Decision Memo Completed

Anderson Mesa Lowell Observatory Permit

Coconino National Forest Coconino, Arizona Flagstaff Ranger District

Proposal by Lowell Observatory to reissue their existing permit for the Anderson Mesa Observatory sites and Naval Interferometer and to construct 4 additional telescopes along the Interferometer arms.

Location

Observatory site on Anderson Mesa

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/24/2012
2
Comment Period
04/19/2012
3
Decision
06/2012 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
07/2012 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (15)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Lowell Observatory Anderson Mesa ProjectDecision Signed Date: 06/28/2012 Legal Notice Date: 07/03/2012
ForestsCoconino National Forest
DistrictsFlagstaff Ranger District
Special use management