The purpose of the action is to allow the Astrophysical Research Consortium to construct a new enclosure to house 5 new telescopes, a control room/computer center, and associated utility line. This would impact less than 1/8 of an acre.
Location
Apache Point is near the village of Sunspot, New Mexico.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
09/19/2019
2
Decision
11/2019 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2020 (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 |
| Astrophysical Research Consortium - Sloan Digital Sky Survey - Local Volume Mappers | Decision Signed Date: 11/01/2019 |
| Forests | Lincoln National Forest |
| Districts | Sacramento Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Township 17 South, Range 13 East, Sections 33 & 34 |