Decision Memo Completed

Davis-Monthan AFB, 355 CES/CEIA, High Altitude Helicopter Rescue Training

Coronado National Forest Cochise; Pima, Arizona Coronado National Forest All Units

The 355 Fighter Wing has a rescue group attached to the 355th at Davis-Monthan AFB. They have proposed to conduct high elevation rescue training at three helicopter landing zones on the Coronado National Forest.

Location

Sections 25 and 27, Township 10 South, Range 29 East Gila and Salt River Meridian, Section 4, Township 12 South, Range 16 East Gila and Salt River Meridian.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
09/17/2017
2
Decision
11/2017 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
12/2017 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (15)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Special Use Authorization for Davis-Monthan Air Force BaseDecision Signed Date: 11/20/2017
ForestsCoronado National Forest
DistrictsDouglas Ranger District; Santa Catalina Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management