Union Pacific Railroad Avalanche Mitigation Project 2022
Proposal for a one-year Special Use Permit (SUP) to acquire data that would inform the design and development of a long-term approach to avalanche mitigation in order to help protect Union Pacific employees and railroad infrastructure.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Near the Union Pacific authorized right-of-way by Emigrant Gap, Cisco Butte, and Big Bend, California.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 02/26/2020 |
| Decision | 08/2022 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 08/2022 (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 Project 2022
Decision Signed Date: 08/29/2022
Forests:
Tahoe National Forest
Districts:
American River Ranger District
States:
California
Counties:
Placer
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Matthew Brownlee
22830 Foresthill Road
Foresthill, CA 95631
530-478-6254
matthew.brownlee2@usda.gov
Last Updated: 8/30/2022