Decision Memo Completed

Jemez Mountains Electric Cooperative, Inc. (JMEC) Special Use Authorization,Communications Use Lease

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 communication facility.

Location

Mestenas Peak Communications Site, Mestenas Peak

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
11/02/2012
2
Comment Period
11/09/2012
3
Decision
01/2013 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
02/2013 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (15)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Jemez Mountains Electric Cooperative, Inc. Communications Use LeaseDecision Signed Date: 01/14/2013 Legal Notice Date: 01/18/2013
ForestsCarson National Forest
DistrictsJicarilla Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 6, Township 29 North, Range 4 West, New Mexico Principal Meridian (NMPM).
Special use management