Decision Memo Completed

Summit Communications Site Improvements

Lincoln National Forest Lincoln, New Mexico Smokey Bear Ranger District

Authorize construction of a new solar array and generator platform by ATT. Also authorize replacement of the BLM/USFWS shelter and tower. A new shelter and tower would be placed in the same location or moved to closer to their solar array.

Location

South side of the Capitan Mountains; bordering the Capitan Wilderness.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/28/2014
2
Decision
05/2014 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2014 (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
Summit Communications Site ImprovementsDecision Signed Date: 05/16/2014
ForestsLincoln National Forest
DistrictsSmokey Bear Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT 8 S., R 16 E. Sec. 15
Special use management