Decision Memo Completed

Sandia Peak Tram Upper Terminal Anchor Installation

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

The Sandia Peak Tram is proposing to install 2 anchor points (north and south) located in line with the Tram Super Structure. The installation is needed to slip each track rope pair as a unit and is required maintenance set forth by ANSI.IB77.1.

Location

Anchor installation will be under Ellis Service Road that serves the Sandia Peak Tram and Ski Area, accessible from HWY 536 at the Ellis trailhead parking lot.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
01/02/2023
2
Decision
04/2023 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2023 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (22), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(22)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityDeveloped Site Management; Facility Improvements/Construction; Special Use Authorizations
Sandia Peak Tram Upper Terminal Anchor InstallationDecision Signed Date: 04/11/2023
ForestsCibola National Forest
DistrictsSandia Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT11N, R4E, Sec 8
Special use managementRecreation management