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O to" <:>/. 8' 8 u l~ ~ ' FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT pronosed Action and Location: Lead Aqencv: Cooneratino Aqency: Responsible Official: I For Further Information Contact: Snowmass Ski Area Aspen Ranger District White River National Forest Pitkin County, Colorado USDA Forest Service White River National Forest Aspen Ranger District 806 West Hallam Street Aspen, CO 81611 303/925-3445 Department of the Army Corps of Engineers Western Colorado Regulatory Branch Office 402 Rood Avenue, Room 142 Grand Junction, CO 81501 Veto J. LaSalle, Forest Supervisor White River National Forest Carmine Lockwood, Project Leader White River National Forest Aspen Ranger District 806 West Hallam Street Aspen, CO 81611 303/925-344S ' Abstract: This Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) is prepared in response to a proposed new master development plan submitted by the Aspen Ski Company for the Snowmass Ski Area, Six alternatives are considered in this FEIS and present different arrangements of lift locations, ski terrain, on-mountain support facilities, summer uses, and associated\, off-site private land development. The alternatives include: 1) a "No Act'ion" alternative; 2) the permittee's proposed action (Alternative G); 3) the Forest Service Preferred (Alternative F); 4) improvements within the currently developed portion of the permit area only (Alternative B); S) improvements within the currently developed portion of the permit area with development of a second portal limited to transit (Alternative H); and 6) a maximum development scenario for both the currently developed portion of the permit area and expansion within the currently undeveloped, Burnt Mountain, portion of the permit area (Alternative E) . This document discusses the purpose and Need of the proposed action, as well as the potential effects of implementing each alternative, and provides a description of cumulative impacts and required and proposed mitigation measures. A Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) was released for public comment in May, 1993. Over 1,840 responses were received. A summary of those comments and the agency response is included in the FEIS. Additional information is included in the FEIS ae a result of the comments. Anpeals: The Record of Decision accompanying this FEIS is subject to appeal pursuant to 36 CFR 21S.7. A written Notice of Appeal must be submitted within 45 days after'publication of the notice of this Decision. Notice must be sent to: USDA, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Region / Attn: Tom Thompson, Appeals Deciding Officer / PO Box 25127 / Lakewood, Colorado 80225.