Decision Memo Completed

Commnet Wireless LLC Communication Site Leases

Carson National Forest Rio Arriba; Taos, New Mexico Carson National Forest All Units

Issue communication facility authorizations to Commnet Wireless LLC at the Sawmill Mountain, Lama, and San Antonio Mountain communication sites.

Location

Existing sites: near Lama, 4 mi. south of Questa, NM; at the top of Sawmill Mtn, 1 mi. north of Red River, NM; and near the top of San Antonio Mtn, 15 mi. north of Tres Piedras, NM.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
07/01/2016
2
Decision
09/2016 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2016 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3); 32.2 (15)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Commnet Wireless LLC Communication Site LeasesDecision Signed Date: 09/12/2016
ForestsCarson National Forest
DistrictsTres Piedras Ranger District; Questa Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT 28N, R 12E, section 14; T 29N, R 14E, section 22; T 30N, R 8E, section 5
Special use management