Decision Memo Completed

Jicarilla KD Placer Exploration

Lincoln National Forest Lincoln, New Mexico Smokey Bear Ranger District

The Smokey Bear Ranger District of the Lincoln National Forest has received a Plan of Operations, Jicarilla KD Placer Exploration (JKDPE), to conduct a minimal impact, limited-scale mineral exploration program.

Location

Jicarilla Mountains, off of Forest Road 72, approximately 5 miles southeast of Ancho, NM.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
09/29/2011
2
Decision
03/2012 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
04/2012 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(8)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
Jicarilla KD Placer ExplorationDecision Signed Date: 03/07/2012
ForestsLincoln National Forest
DistrictsSmokey Bear Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 10, Township 5 South, Range 12 East
Minerals and geology