Decision Memo Completed

Installation and Maintenance of a Micrometeorological Station CE

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

New permit to UNM researcher to take over an existing weather station operated by USGS and replace some of the equipment for the purpose of monitoring meteorological conditions including snow depth for hydrological and groundwater recharge.

Location

The existing micrometeorological station that will be acquired and modified is located near the 10K South trailhead, outside of designated Wilderness.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
10/12/2020
2
Decision
12/2020 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
01/2021 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations; Research And Development
Installation and Maintenance of a Micrometeorological Station CEDecision Signed Date: 12/01/2020
ForestsCibola National Forest
DistrictsSandia Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT11N, R5E, Sec 5
ResearchSpecial use management