Decision Memo Completed

La Madera Powerline Upgrade

Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands Socorro, New Mexico Magdalena Ranger District

A proposal from Sierra Electric Coop to upgrade the existing La Madera powerline (about 3,650 long) by replacing power poles and lines.

Location

About 5 miles southeast of Spring Time Campground

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
08/22/2012
2
Comment Period
08/22/2012
3
Decision
09/2013 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
10/2013 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (2), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(2)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Sierra Electric Cooperative Penasco La Madera Power Line UpgradeDecision Signed Date: 09/24/2013
ForestsCibola National Forest
DistrictsMagdalena Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT9S, R5W, Sections 29 and 30, NMPM
Special use management