Rain Forest Aerial Tram
To allow construction an aerial tram and observation tower at Herring Bay under special use authorization, 5 miles south of Ketchikan. The tram would be constructed to the top of Fawn Mountain. CZMA FL/P-1
Project Summary
Location Summary:
A tram starting in Herring Bay and traveling to the top of Fawn Mountain
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 10/01/2008 |
| Comment Period | 07/13/2010 |
| Decision | 12/2010 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 04/2011 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Ira - Inventoried Roadless Area Activities Requiring Secretary/Undersecretary Approval
Lead Management Unit:
Ketchikan Misty Fjords Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
215
Project Purpose:
Special Use Management
Project Activity:
Special Use Authorizations
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Rain Forest Aerial Tram
Decision Signed Date: 12/14/2010
Legal Notice Date: 12/20/2010
Forests:
Tongass National Forest
Districts:
Ketchikan Misty Fjords Ranger District
States:
Alaska
Counties:
Ketchikan Gateway
Legal Land Description:
55 ' 18" N, 131'34" W to 55'19"N, 131' 33" W
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Cathy Tighe
3031 Tongass Avenue
Ketchikan, AK 99901-5743
907-228-4134
ctighe@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 12/20/2010