Decision Memo Completed

North Fork Eagle Creek Wells Control Building Expansion

Lincoln National Forest Lincoln, New Mexico Smokey Bear Ranger District

Village of Ruidoso proposes to expand an existing building which houses water monitoring equipment in the North Fork Eagle Creek wellfield. The 7.3' x 7.3' building would double in size. Total surface disturbance would be less than 0.5 acres.

Location

North Fork Eagle Creek drainage along FS Road 127A approximately 4 miles northwest of Ruidoso, New Mexico.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
12/07/2022
2
Decision
01/2023 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
01/2023 (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 ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
North Fork Eagle Creek Wells Control Building ExpansionDecision Signed Date: 01/13/2023
ForestsLincoln National Forest
DistrictsSmokey Bear Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 36 of T. 10 S., R. 12 E., NMPM
Special use management