Decision Memo Completed

Martinez Acequia Secondary Inlet Structure

Carson National Forest Taos, New Mexico Camino Real Ranger District

Proposed installation of a water control structure (headgate) to control erosion, divert water into the Martinez acequia, and return excess water to its historic channel. Installation includes steel wingwalls and weir, gabion baskets, and rip-rap.

Location

Project area is on the south side of NM Highway 518, west of Forest Road 89.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
12/09/2015
2
Decision
09/2016 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2016 (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
Martinez Acequia Secondary Inlet StructureDecision Signed Date: 09/12/2016
ForestsCarson National Forest
DistrictsCamino Real Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionTownship 22 North, Range 14 East, Section 30, New Mexico Principal Meridian
Special use management