Decision Memo Completed

Sacred Wind Fiber Optics Special Use Permit Issuance

Gila National Forest Sierra, New Mexico Gila National Forest All Units

Issue a Special Use Permit for installation of fiber optic line attached to existing utility line infrastructure in Sierra County, NM

Location

Line runs east to west for a approximately 1 mile to the community of Kingston, NM

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
12/07/2021
2
Decision
03/2022 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2022 (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
Sacred Wind Fiber Optics Special Use Permit IssuanceDecision Signed Date: 03/25/2022
ForestsGila National Forest
DistrictsBlack Range Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT16S R8W Sec. 17 and 18
Special use management