Decision Memo Completed

Reopen Gravel Pits for Administrative Use

Lincoln National Forest Chaves; Eddy; Lincoln; Otero, New Mexico Lincoln National Forest All Units

Reopen 6 existing gravel pits across the Forest for admin use to excavate, crush and stockpile rock for future road maintenance; 1 pit on the Smokey Bear RD, 2 on the Sacramento Ranger RD and 3 on the Guadalupe RD. Excavation to be completed in 1 yr.

Location

1 pit on the Smokey Bear RD, 2 on the Sacramento Ranger RD and 3 on the Guadalupe RD. See maps for specific location of each gravel pit.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/16/2021
2
Decision
08/2021 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2021 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(8)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
Reopen Gravel Pits for Administrative UseDecision Signed Date: 08/10/2021
ForestsLincoln National Forest
DistrictsLincoln National Forest All Units
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Minerals and geology