Decision Memo Completed

U.S. Geological Survey Gaging Station Installation-San Francisco River; Special Use Permit

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

Proposal is to issue USGS a Special Use Permit for installation and maintenance of a proposed gaging station located on the San Francisco River west of Luna, NM

Location

Site is located approximately 1700 feet upstream of Stone Creek; and approximately 5.25 miles west of Luna NM

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
12/02/2024
2
Decision
12/2024 (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
U.S. Geological Survey Gaging Station Installation-San Francisco River; Special Use PermitDecision Signed Date: 12/23/2024
ForestsGila National Forest
DistrictsQuemado Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management