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Forest Service, Agriculture (USDA).
Notice of intent to prepare an environmental impact statement.
The White Mountain National Forest (WMNF) is initiating the preparation of an environmental impact statement (EIS) to analyze and disclose the potential significant environmental effects of projects proposed by Waterville Valley Resort (WVR). The proposed projects (proposed action) are identified within WVR's 2020 Master Development Plan (MDP), and include installation of a village to summit lift system; construction of new traditional and gladed ski terrain; development of new on-mountain facilities; development of new snowmaking infrastructure; construction of a new parking lot; and amendments to the 2005 Land and Resource Management Plan (Forest Plan) to permit the expansion of WVR's existing special use permit (SUP) boundary and to remove the applicability of Forest-wide Canada Lynx Standard S-3 consistent with the National Forest Management Act (NFMA). The Planning, Administrative Review, and Litigation System identification number for the project is 67459.
Comments concerning the scope of the analysis must be received by June 16, 2025. The draft EIS will be released a year from publishing of the Notice of Intent (NOI) and the final EIS will be released two years from publishing of the NOI, initiating the objection period.
Comments may be sent electronically to [email protected] or via facsimile to 603-536-3685. Please put “Waterville Valley Resort scoping” in the subject line. Send written comments to Derek Ibarguen, Forest Supervisor, c/o Justin Preisendorfer, Winter Sports Team Leader, White Mountain National Forest, 71 White Mountain Drive, Campton, NH 03223.
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