Decision Memo Completed

Western New Mexico Telephone Copperas Communcation Site

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

Amend existing communication site permit to add the following proposed improvements: generator, 1000-gallon propane tank, & fencing around each improvement. Per safety guidelines, propane tank will be placed more than 100ft from existing facilities.

Location

Site is located approximately 24 miles north of Silver City, NM

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
08/28/2024
2
Decision
10/2024 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
01/2025 (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
Western New Mexico Telephone Copperas Peak Communcation SiteDecision Signed Date: 10/28/2024
ForestsGila National Forest
DistrictsWilderness Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT13S R13W Sec 33
Special use management