Decision Memo Completed

Capulin Snow Play Area Special Use Permit

Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands Sandoval, New Mexico Sandia Ranger District

Offer a Granger-Thye (GT) Special Use Permit for a private company to operate the Capulin Snow Play Area during the winter recreation season. A GT permit authorizes the permit holder to operate a Forest Service facility and charge a fee for use.

Location

Sandia Mountains just north of Highway 536

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/07/2012
2
Comment Period
06/21/2012
3
Decision
09/2012 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
10/2012 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityDeveloped Site Management; Special Use Authorizations
Capulin Snow Play Area Special Use Permit IssuanceDecision Signed Date: 09/20/2012
ForestsCibola National Forest
DistrictsSandia Ranger District
Legal Land Descriptionsection 33, T12N, R5E, NMPM, Sandoval County, New Mexico.
Recreation managementSpecial use management