Decision Memo Completed

Jemez Mountains Electric Cooperative, Inc. (JMEC) 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 JMEC. The special use authorization would allow JMEC to operate and maintain an existing 14.4 Kilovolt (KV) power line system.

Location

Lopez Canyon, Manuel Canyon, Mestenas Mesa, and Vigas Canyon

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
09/01/2012
2
Comment Period
09/13/2012
3
Decision
07/2013 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
08/2013 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (15)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityElectric Transmission; Special Use Authorizations
Jemez Mountains Electric Coop., Inc. Electric Transmission Line PermitDecision Signed Date: 07/09/2013 Legal Notice Date: 07/25/2013
ForestsCarson National Forest
DistrictsJicarilla Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 8, T27N, R4W, New Mexico Principal Meridian (NMPM), Section 31, T30N, R4W, NMPM. Sections 11, 14, 23, 26, and 35, T30N, R5W, NMPM
Special use management