The Lincoln National Forest, Smokey Bear Ranger District is proposing to authorize Lincoln County Emergency Services to construct a tower that can serve the area by providing communications during local emergencies.
Location
Buck Mountain is located 11.2 miles west of Alto New Mexico via NM 532. The com site is located at the end of Forest Service Road 5625 (closed to public use). See project map.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
03/08/2019
2
Decision
04/2019 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
04/2019 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Special Use Authorizations |
| Buck Mountain Communication Site Tower Construction Project | Decision Signed Date: 04/23/2019 |
| Forests | Lincoln National Forest |
| Districts | Smokey Bear Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | The legal location is T. 10 S., R. 11 E., PB 58. |