Decision Memo Completed

U.S. Customs and Border Protection Installation/Operation of Seven Integrated Fixed Towers

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

Special Use Permit authorization for the construction, operation and maintenance of seven Integrated Fixed Towers (IFTs)to allow for detection, surveillance, and interdiction on the U.S./Mexico Border.

Location

Sierra Vista RD on U.S./Mexico Border

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
10/03/2016
2
Decision
12/2016 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
12/2016 (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
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Installation/Operation of Seven Integrated Fixed TowersDecision Signed Date: 12/01/2016
ForestsCoronado National Forest
DistrictsSierra Vista Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionS7,R17e,T24s; S18,R18e,T24s; S29,R19e,T23S; S03,R19e,T24s; S06,R20e,T24s; S10,R20e,T24s; S15,R16e,T24s;
Special use management