Decision Memo Completed

Tanbark Adit Bat Gate

Lincoln National Forest Lincoln, New Mexico Smokey Bear Ranger District

Reclosure of an Abandoned Mineland feature that had been reopened due to vandalism. Adit will be closed with bat-friendly gating to prevent human entry in order to protect bat habitat from human disturbance and to provide for public safety.

Location

The adit is in the vicinity of FR 108

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
06/25/2020
2
Decision
02/2022 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2022 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityAbandoned Mine Land Clean-Up
Tanbark Adit Bat Gate Project Decision MemoDecision Signed Date: 02/01/2022
ForestsLincoln National Forest
DistrictsSmokey Bear Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Minerals and geology