Decision Memo Completed

Taos Ski Valley Sutton Place Utility Installation and Culvert Replacement

Carson National Forest Taos, New Mexico Questa Ranger District

To install gas, electric, communication, sewer, and stormwater lines in a joint utility trench within the roadbed of Sutton Place. Also to remove four existing substandard culverts under Sutton Place and to replace them with three larger culverts.

Location

Utility trench would be buried within roadbed of Sutton Place from Taos Ski Valley parking lots to private property. Culvert replacement would occur under Sutton Place where it passes over Rio Hondo.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
07/24/2015
2
Decision
09/2015 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2015 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (2), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(2)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Taos Ski Valley Sutton Place Utility Installation and Culvert ReplacementDecision Signed Date: 09/01/2015
ForestsCarson National Forest
DistrictsQuesta Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT. 27N, R. 14E, section 4, SE 1/4
Special use management