Decision Memo Completed

Portage Pass Parking Area Reconstruction

Chugach National Forest Kenai Peninsula, Alaska Chugach National Forest All Units

Reconstruction and expansion (to 1.5 acres) parking area for the Portage Pass Trailhead near Whittier, Alaska immediately adjacent to the Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel, Alaska Railroad and the Portage Glacier Highway.

Location

Project are is near Whittier, Alaska and immediately adjacent to the Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel, Alaska Railroad and the Portage Glacier Highway.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
07/01/2023
2
Decision
08/2023 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2023 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (22), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(22)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityDeveloped Site Management; Trail Management
Portage Pass Parking Area ReconstructionDecision Signed Date: 08/25/2023
ForestsChugach National Forest
DistrictsGlacier Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Recreation management