Construction of two small domes to house a 0.5 meter survey telescope and a 1.3 meter research telescope at the Mt. Lemmon Observatory Station. The buildings would be 420 sq. ft and 18 ft tall and 390 sq ft, and 22 ft tall respectively.
Location
North and center of the Steward Observatory's permitted area.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
09/03/2015
2
Decision
10/2015 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2015 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Special Use Authorizations |
| Mt. Lemmon Observatory 0.5 Meter Survey and 1.3 Meter Research Telescope | Decision Signed Date: 10/25/2015 |
| Forests | Coronado National Forest |
| Districts | Santa Catalina Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Sec 5, T21S, R16E |