Decision Memo Completed

Capitan Gap Mineral Material Pit

Lincoln National Forest Lincoln, New Mexico Smokey Bear Ranger District

Proposing to open a new mineral materials pit on Forest Road 338 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

Project is located 6 miles northeast of Capitan, New Mexico along Forest Road 338.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
09/28/2022
2
Decision
12/2022 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2024 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
Captican Gap Mineral Material PitDecision Signed Date: 12/12/2022
ForestsLincoln National Forest
DistrictsSmokey Bear Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 21 of T. 8 S., R. 15 E., NMPM
Minerals and geology