Union Pacific Railroad Avalanche Mitigation
Mitigate avalanches occurring along the Union Pacific Railroad. Use exploratory blasting to identify trigger points to release avalanches for railroad safety.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Snowy slopes above railroad near Cisco, Big Bend, and Emigrant Gap.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 02/26/2020 |
| Decision | 08/2020 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 11/2020 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.12 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(8); 32.2 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(8)
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
American River Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Special Use Management
Project Activity:
Special Use Authorizations
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Union Pacific Railroad Avalanche Mitigation
Decision Signed Date: 08/17/2020
Forests:
Tahoe National Forest
Districts:
American River Ranger District
States:
California
Counties:
Placer
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Mary Sullivan
22830 Foresthill Road
Foresthill, CA 95631
530-478-6254
mcsullivan@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 9/18/2020