Decision Memo Completed

Cave-126 Gate Closure Project

Lincoln National Forest Eddy, New Mexico Guadalupe Ranger District

The Lincoln National Forest is proposing to close the entrance to a small cave to protect unique habitat and cultural resources from damage. The cave is small enough that it does not provide caving recreation opportunities.

Location

The USFS is prohibited from disclosing cave locations to the public under 36 CFR 290.4

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
10/04/2018
2
Decision
10/2018 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
11/2018 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements; Heritage Resource Management
Cave-126 Gate Closure ProjectDecision Signed Date: 10/23/2018
ForestsLincoln National Forest
DistrictsGuadalupe Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Heritage resource managementWildlife, fish, rare plants