Decision Memo Completed

Special-Use Permit Amendment, Fred Lawrence Whipple Observatory

Coronado National Forest Santa Cruz, Arizona Coronado National Forest All Units

The Forest proposes to amend a special-use permit held by Fred Lawrence Whipple Observatory which would authorize the installation of a Chrenkov telescope dish within the permitted area.

Location

Montosa Canyon, Fred Lawrence Whipple Observatory

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
11/12/2012
2
Comment Period
11/12/2012
3
Decision
01/2013 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
01/2013 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Special-Use Permit Amendment, Fred Lawrence Whipple ObservatoryDecision Signed Date: 01/22/2013 Legal Notice Date: 01/31/2013
ForestsCoronado National Forest
DistrictsNogales Ranger District
Special use management