Decision Memo Completed

Communications Use Permit - Customs & Border Protection Sites, Pajarito Mountains

Coronado National Forest Santa Cruz, Arizona Nogales Ranger District

Installation, operation and maintenance of two solar-powered Techops Access Point - Tactical Communication Network System. Consists of a shelter, communications equipment, antennas and 30 ft mast, solar panel and 2 helicopter landing zones.

Location

Above Walker and Tinker Dams in the Pajarito Mountains Pena Blanca Walker Ridge - North (31.363917, -111.103322) and Pena Blanca Walker Ridge - South (31.350138 ,-111.118609)

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
10/28/2024
2
Decision
12/2024 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
12/2024 (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
Communications Use Permit - Customs & Border Protection Sites, Pajarito MountainsDecision Signed Date: 12/16/2024
ForestsCoronado National Forest
DistrictsNogales Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionS 1/2 of Township 24 South, Range 12 East, Section 3 SE 1/4 of Township 24 South, Range 12 East, Section 9
Special use management