Regulation & law · 03/11/2008

Avalanche Hazard Reduction by Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway in Glacier National Park and Flathead National Forest, MT: Record of Decision Released

The National Park Service has released the Record of Decision for the Avalanche Hazard Reduction by Burlington Northern Santa F Railway (BNSF) project in Glacier National Park and Flathead National Forest, Montana, following approval by the Regional Director, Intermountain Region on September 12, 2008. The preferred alternative, Alternative B, involves non-explosive snow stability testing, weather station installation, and avalanche forecasting equipment in the Middle Fork area, with all installations to be painted to blend in and reduce visibility.