The Project included three facility improvements: lower spring water source, replacement of residence water tanks site; and replacement of the summit dormitory; all of which are directly adjacent to Mt. Hopkins Road.
Location
The project area is approximately 10 miles east of Amado, AZ, 21 miles north of Nogales, AZ, and 32 miles south of Tucson, AZ.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
09/11/2020
2
Decision
10/2021 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2021 (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 |
| Fred Lawrence Whipple Observatory Water System Improvements and Summit Dormitory Replacement | Decision Signed Date: 10/06/2021 |
| Forests | Coronado National Forest |
| Districts | Nogales Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Section 23 of Township (T) 20 South (S), Range (R) 14 East (E); the Summit Dormitory site is within Section 14 of T20S, R14E (Gila and Salt River Baseline and Meridian) |