Decision Memo Completed

Astrophysical Research Consortium Permit Renewal

Lincoln National Forest Otero, New Mexico Sacramento Ranger District

Activities include continued operations and maintenance of an existing stellar observatory on 7 acres under a new 30-year term permit.

Location

Apache Point, near Sunspot New Mexico.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
09/19/2019
2
Decision
11/2019 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
11/2019 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (15)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Astrophysical Research Consortium Permit RenewalDecision Signed Date: 11/01/2019
ForestsLincoln National Forest
DistrictsSacramento Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionTownship 17 South, Range 11 East, Sections 33 and 34
Special use management