AKRR is proposing to install remote avalanche control (RAC) towers at MP71.2 and MP69.9 Seward Hwy and at MP 6.8 Portage Hwy. Construction will occur over the next few years as funding is available.
Location
Remote Avalanche Towers will be installed along Turnagain Arm at MP71.2 and MP69.9 Seward Hwy and at MP 6.8 Portage Hwy near the Whittier Tunnel.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
03/22/2021
2
Decision
06/2021 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2021 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Special Use Authorizations |
| AK Railroad is proposing to install remote avalanche control towers at three sites on the Glacier RD | Decision Signed Date: 06/11/2021 |
| Forests | Chugach National Forest |
| Districts | Glacier Ranger District; Seward Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Kern T.10 N., R.2 E.,Sec.27; Centerline T.5N., R.2E., Sec.2; Door 4 T.8 N., R.3 E., Sec 12&13 |