DOE/LANL proposes to use National Forest System lands to conduct paleoseismic research on the bench between Pajarito Canyon and Canyon de Valle in late summer of 2018. Access routes from State Highway 501 to the sites would also be authorized
Location
Located one-half mile west of State Highway 501 between Pajarito Canyon and Canyon de Valle.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
04/25/2017
2
Comment Period
07/20/2017
3
Objection Period Start
03/23/2018
4
Decision
05/2018 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
05/2018 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 218 (2013) Non-HFRA |
| Project Activity | Minerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations; Research And Development |
| DOE/LANL Paleoseismic Trenching Project | Decision Signed Date: 05/15/2018 |
| Forests | Santa Fe National Forest |
| Districts | Espanola Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T19N R5E Section 24, 25, 36 |