WSP07149

• File Number: 8200.765
• Description: White River General
• State: CO
• Basin: Yampa/White
• Water Division: 6
• Date: 3/1/1994
• Author: USFS
• Title: Snowmass Ski Area - Record of Decision - Final Environmental Impact Statement - White River National Forest - Aspen Ranger District
• Water Supply Pro - Doc Type: Report/Study

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

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General Management Direction
Ecosystem Management
National Forest Ski Area Permit Act
Rocky Mountain Regional Guide
Forest Plan
DECISION AND REASONS FOR THE DECISION
General Rationale for the Decision
Authorized Master Development Plan Components
1. Burnt Mountain Gondola and Associated Facilities
2. Elk Camp Gondola and Associated Facilities
3. Sheer Bliss Gondola and Associated Facilities
4. Sam's Knob Gondola and Associated Facilities
5. East Village Pod . . . . .
6. Western Burnt Mountain Pod
7. Hanging Valley Pod
8. Turkey Trot Area
9. Cirque Surface Lift
10. General Lift Upgrades
11. Snowmaking Expansion
12. Nordic Trail System.
13. Summer Recreational Uses
Proposed Master Development Plan Components Not Authorized
1. Large Summit Facility on Burnt Mountain
2. Summer Use of Burnt Mountain Gondola
3. Eastern Burnt Mountain Pod . . . . .
Permit Conversion and Boundary Adjustment
Summary of Decision Reasons . . . . . . .
Associated Actions and Implementation Requirements
1. Required Mitigation and Monitoring . . . . .
2. Required Permits, Licenses, Grants and Authorization
3. Phasing of Master Development Plan Implementation
ALTERNATIVES .... ....

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Alternatives Considered in Detail
l. Alternative A: No Action
2. Alternative B
3. Alternative E
4. Alternative F
5. Alternative G - Permittee's Proposed Action
6. Alternative H

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Alternatives Eliminated From Detailed Study
Environmentally Preferable Alternative