Decision Memo Completed

McKinley Sediment Basin

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

Authorize the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, in cooperation with the City of Alamogordo, to construct a sediment basin under a 30-year special use permit. The purpose of the sediment basin is to reduce flooding.

Location

Bordering eastern boundary of Alamogordo, NM

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
09/23/2016
2
Decision
03/2017 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
03/2017 (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
McKinley Canyon Sediment Basin ProjectDecision Signed Date: 03/01/2017
ForestsLincoln National Forest
DistrictsSacramento Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use managementWatershed management