Decision Memo Completed

Acequia del Monte del Rio Chiquito

Carson National Forest Taos, New Mexico Camino Real Ranger District

Proposal by Talpa Water Users Association to replace an existing deteriorated irrigation diversion structure, which has been in place since 1920, and approximately 300 feet of existing concrete lined irrigation ditch with a buried pipe.

Location

Approx. 1.5 miles southeast of the community of Ranchos de Taos

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
12/12/2013
2
Comment Period
12/12/2013
3
Decision
03/2014 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
04/2014 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Acequia del Monte del Rio ChiquitoDecision Signed Date: 03/04/2014 Legal Notice Date: 03/13/2014
ForestsCarson National Forest
DistrictsCamino Real Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT. 24N, R. 13E, section 5
Special use management