Decision Memo Completed

Snyder Paleontological Quarry Permit

Carson National Forest Rio Arriba, New Mexico Canjilon Ranger District

The Carson National Forest has received a Special Use Permit application from a researcher to continue excavation of vertebrate fossils from a previously disturbed quarry site and other areas of geologic sampling.

Location

Project located on the Canjilon Ranger District

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
10/15/2024
2
Decision
11/2024 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
11/2024 (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
Snyder Paleontological Quarry PermitDecision Signed Date: 11/21/2024
ForestsCarson National Forest
DistrictsCanjilon Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management