The Smithsonian Institute proposes to move one of four dish-telescopes (collectively, VERITAS) temporarily sited behind the Visitor Center to a location in front of it. A special-use permit will be issued to the Smithsonian to operate VERITAS.
Location
The Fred Lawrence Whipple Observatory Visitor Center at the base of Mt Hopkins near Montosa Canyon
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
12/19/2008
2
Decision
03/2009 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2009 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.12 (10) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Special Use Authorizations |
| Proposed Amendment of Special-Use Permit for Whipple Observ. Visitor Ctr | Decision Signed Date: 03/20/2009 |
| Forests | Coronado National Forest |
| Districts | Nogales Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T20S, R14E, Section 19. |