Decision Memo Completed

Post-fire Replacement of Ski Apache Chair Lifts

Lincoln National Forest Lincoln, New Mexico Lincoln National Forest All Units

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 Exclusion32.2 (11), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(11)
Special AuthorityNational Fire Plan - Healthy Forests Initiative Ce
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Post-fire Replacement of Ski Apache Chair LiftsDecision Signed Date: 08/21/2012
ForestsLincoln National Forest
DistrictsLincoln National Forest All Units
Legal Land DescriptionT10S, R11E, Sections 33 and 34
Special area management