Decision Memo Completed

Summit Peak Communication Site Tower Replacement Project

Lincoln National Forest Lincoln, New Mexico Smokey Bear Ranger District

The Lincoln National Forest, Smokey Bear Ranger District is proposing to authorize the replacement of two communications towers at Summit Peak to provide the area with improved communications.

Location

Summit Peak is Northeast of Capitan, NM. From Capitan, Head east on NM 380 to County Road 1. Drive NE on County Road 1 to National Forest System Road 56. Head east on NFSR 56 to the end of the road.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/08/2019
2
Decision
06/2019 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2019 (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
Summit Peak Communication Site Tower Replacement ProjectDecision Signed Date: 06/28/2019
ForestsLincoln National Forest
DistrictsSmokey Bear Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionThe legal location is T8S, R16E, Section 15.
Special use management