Decision Memo Completed

Micrometeorological Station Installation

Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands Bernalillo, New Mexico Cibola National Forest All Units

Proposal to allow the US Geological Survey to install & maintain a micrometeorological station on the east slope of the Sandia Mountain, including an 8 foot tower with sensors, 12 square foot concrete pad, & fence to protect the site.

Location

8 miles northwest of Tijeras, NM

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
07/08/2013
2
Comment Period
07/11/2013
3
Decision
10/2013 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
11/2013 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityFacility Improvements/Construction; Research And Development
USGS Micrometeorological StationDecision Signed Date: 10/23/2013
ForestsCibola National Forest
DistrictsSandia Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT11N, R5E, section 5
ResearchFacility management