Decision Memo Completed

Beaverhead Airstrip

Gila National Forest Catron, New Mexico Black Range Ranger District

Purpose of project is to increase aircraft, pilot, and passenger safety for the backcountry airstrip that is part of the Beaverhead Work Center administrative site by removing encroaching woody vegetation from around the airstrip and flight path.

Location

Project area is located on Black Mountain Mesa, associated with Beaverhead Work Center administrative site

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
12/12/2016
2
Decision
04/2017 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2017 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.12 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFacility Maintenance
Beaverhead AirstripDecision Signed Date: 04/21/2017
ForestsGila National Forest
DistrictsBlack Range Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT10S, R12W SECTION 19
Facility management