Decision Memo Completed

Ski Apache - Diesel Leak Soil Sampling and Water Monitoring Wells

Lincoln National Forest Lincoln, New Mexico Lincoln National Forest All Units

Ski Apache proposes to bore four vertical holes to a depth of 30 feet below ground level to collect soil samples and complete three of the borings as groundwater monitoring wells if groundwater is encountered.

Location

Project is located in the equipment/maintenance yard of Ski Apache, which is one quarter mile south of the Ski Apache ticket booth. Ski Apache is located about 7 miles west of Ruidoso, NM.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/14/2024
2
Decision
03/2024 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
03/2024 (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 ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Ski Apache - Diesel Leak Soil Sampling and Water Monitoring WellsDecision Signed Date: 03/07/2024
ForestsLincoln National Forest
DistrictsSmokey Bear Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 23, T. 10 S., R. 11 E.
Special use management