Decision Memo Completed

Buck Mountain Communication Site Tower Construction Project

Lincoln National Forest Lincoln, New Mexico Smokey Bear Ranger District

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 Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Buck Mountain Communication Site Tower Construction ProjectDecision Signed Date: 04/23/2019
ForestsLincoln National Forest
DistrictsSmokey Bear Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionThe legal location is T. 10 S., R. 11 E., PB 58.
Special use management