Decision Memo Completed

Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort Lift 2 Replacement

Carson National Forest Taos, New Mexico Carson National Forest All Units

This project will replace the fifty-year old surface platter lift at Lift 2 with a moving conveyor lift. This will improve access for beginner skiers and reduce maintenance. The new lift will be in the same location and no more than 500' long.

Location

Within the Sipapu Ski Area located approx. 8 miles east of Penasco.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
07/25/2013
2
Comment Period
07/25/2013
3
Decision
09/2013 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
10/2013 (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
Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort Lift 2 ReplacementDecision Signed Date: 09/30/2013 Legal Notice Date: 10/03/2013
ForestsCarson National Forest
DistrictsCamino Real Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT22N, R13E, Section 10
Special use management