Decision Memo Completed

Sacred Winds Fiber Optic Line Install

Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands Cibola; McKinley, New Mexico Mount Taylor Ranger District

To install approximately 8 miles of fiber optic line along the powerline corridor on the Mt. Taylor side of the District, along the PNM and Continental Divide Electric Power line road.

Location

Along the powerline right-of-way for approximately 3 1/2 miles then transitioning in Section 16/21 in Township 13 North, Range 7 West to and along Forrest Road 239 and 192 for ap

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/04/2019
2
Decision
12/2019 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
01/2020 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (2), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(2)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Sacred Winds Fiber Optic Line InstallDecision Signed Date: 12/18/2019
ForestsCibola National Forest
DistrictsMount Taylor Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 16/21 in Township 13 North, Range 7 West
Special use management