Decision Memo Completed

Lincoln County Gravel Pit Authorization

Lincoln National Forest Lincoln, New Mexico Smokey Bear Ranger District

The Lincoln National Forest, Smokey Bear Ranger District is proposing to authorize the Lincoln County Road Department to manage three existing gravel pits for the extraction of gravel to be used on county maintained system roads on the district.

Location

All three pits are located in different parts of the Jicarilla Mountains. See maps and scoping letter for detailed descriptions.

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
Lincoln County Gravel Pit AuthorizationDecision Signed Date: 04/29/2019
ForestsLincoln National Forest
DistrictsSmokey Bear Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management