Decision Memo Completed

Western New Mexico Communication, Fiber Optic Cable (CLEC) SUP; Luna and Grant Counties

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

Issue Special Use Permit for segment of fiber optic cable installation on national forest lands

Location

Along Hwy 180 in the Fort Bayard area, approximately 5 miles east of Silver City, NM

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
11/08/2024
2
Decision
01/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
04/2025 (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 Communication, Fiber Optic Cable (CLEC) SUP; Luna and Grant CountiesDecision Signed Date: 01/28/2025
ForestsGila National Forest
DistrictsSilver City Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT17S R13W Sec 34, 35, 36
Special use management