Decision Memo Completed

Chane Carter Powerline Installation

Gila National Forest Catron, New Mexico Black Range Ranger District

The proposed action would allow the installation of two new powerlines and associated poles on National Forest System (NFS) lands by Sierra Electric Coop. One line would be ~0.6 miles and the other ~0.4 miles in length both leading to private land.

Location

Near Red Hill off of NM 59

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
01/13/2020
2
Decision
04/2020 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2020 (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 ActivityElectric Transmission; Special Use Authorizations
Chane Carter Powerline InstallationDecision Signed Date: 04/23/2020
ForestsGila National Forest
DistrictsBlack Range Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT9S R9W SEC 26 & 34
Land ownership management