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 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 |
| Summit Peak Communication Site Tower Replacement Project | Decision Signed Date: 06/28/2019 |
| Forests | Lincoln National Forest |
| Districts | Smokey Bear Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | The legal location is T8S, R16E, Section 15. |