Decision Memo Completed

Prince William Sound Zone AOP

Chugach National Forest Valdez-Cordova, Alaska Cordova Ranger District

This decision will allow projects that maintain or improve the ability of all stages of aquatic organisms to access habitat impeded by man-made structures through repair, modification, or removal.

Location

The affected area for this decision is that area of Chugach National Forest in Prince William Sound and the Copper River Delta where man-made structures impact free movement of aquatic organisms at any life stage.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
06/24/2020
2
Decision
08/2020 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2021 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (7), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(7); 32.2 (18), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(18)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements
Prince William Sound Zone AOPDecision Signed Date: 08/24/2020
ForestsChugach National Forest
DistrictsCordova Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Watershed management