Decision Memo Completed

Red River Ski Area Green Chairlift Replacement and Fuel Storage Project

Carson National Forest Taos, New Mexico Questa Ranger District

Decision has approved replacement of Red River Ski Area's existing 37-year-old Green Chairlift with a new chairlift in a more efficient alignment. Decision on installation of a 4,000-gallon fuel tank in the RRSA's maintenance yard is forthcoming.

Location

Project activities will take place in the vicinity of Red River Ski Area's Green Chairlift and maintenance yard. Existing roads will be utilized for access.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
08/26/2015
2
Decision
02/2016 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2016 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Red River Ski Area Green Chairlift Replacement ProjectDecision Signed Date: 12/03/2015
Red River Ski Area Fuel Storage ProjectDecision Signed Date: 02/23/2016
ForestsCarson National Forest
DistrictsQuesta Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSections 1 & 2, T 28N, R 14E, NMPM; Section 35, T 29N, R 14E, NMPM
Special use management