Decision Memo Completed

Reopening Hale Lake Mineral Material Pit No. 2

Lincoln National Forest Lincoln, New Mexico Smokey Bear Ranger District

Proposing to reopen a mineral materials pit on Forest Road 5620 and allow the Lincoln County Road Department to excavate, crush, and utilize the mineral material for road maintenance activities on National Forest System roads and county roads.

Location

Mineral material pit located 3.6 miles east of Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico on Forest Road 5620.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
09/28/2022
2
Decision
12/2022 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
01/2023 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.12 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(8)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
Reopening Hale Lake Mineral Material Pit No. 2Decision Signed Date: 12/12/2022
ForestsLincoln National Forest
DistrictsSmokey Bear Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSec 30 of T. 11 S., R. 15 E., NMPM
Minerals and geology