Decision Memo Completed

Mount Graham International Observatory Amendment #1

Coronado National Forest Graham, Arizona Safford Ranger District

MGIO will be adding a balcony extension for the vehicle loading area and a temporary snow fence within the permit area.

Location

Mt. Graham International Observatory, Safford Ranger District, Coronado National Forest, Graham County, State of Arizona

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/01/2020
2
Decision
11/2021 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
11/2021 (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
Mount Graham International Observatory Amendment #1Decision Signed Date: 11/04/2021
ForestsCoronado National Forest
DistrictsSafford Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT8S, R16E Section 27, 28, and 29, Gila & Salt River Meridian
Special use management