Authorizes the replacement of 3 alpine ski lifts (Chair 2, Chair 4, and the Gondola) on NFS lands within the Ski Apache ski area, west of Ruidoso, NM. The existing lifts for were irreparably damaged by the Little Bear Fire in June 2012.
Location
Within the Ski Apache permit boundary
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
07/13/2012
2
Comment Period
07/13/2012
3
Decision
08/2012 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
09/2012 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (11), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(11) |
| Special Authority | National Fire Plan - Healthy Forests Initiative Ce |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 215 |
| Project Activity | Special Use Authorizations |
| Post-fire Replacement of Ski Apache Chair Lifts | Decision Signed Date: 08/21/2012 |
| Forests | Lincoln National Forest |
| Districts | Lincoln National Forest All Units |
| Legal Land Description | T10S, R11E, Sections 33 and 34 |