Decision Memo Completed

La Plata Electric Association, Inc. (LPEA) Special Use Authorization

Carson National Forest Rio Arriba, New Mexico Jicarilla Ranger District

The Forest Service is proposing to approve an application for a special use authorization, submitted by La Plata Electric Association, Inc. (LPEA). The authorization would allow LPEA to operate and maintain an existing 7.2 Kilovolt (KV) power line.

Location

Jicarilla Ranger District, Carracas Canyon

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
07/17/2012
2
Comment Period
07/26/2012
3
Decision
11/2012 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
01/2013 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (15)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityElectric Transmission; Special Use Authorizations
La Plata Electric Association, Inc. (LPEA) Special Use AuthorizationDecision Signed Date: 11/20/2012 Legal Notice Date: 12/06/2012
ForestsCarson National Forest
DistrictsJicarilla Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionLot 5, Section 10, T32N, R04W, NMPM
Special use management