Decision Memo Completed

HPCC Post-Fire MSM Powerline Hazard Tree Abatement

Santa Fe National Forest San Miguel, New Mexico Pecos-Las Vegas Ranger District

Hazard tree reduction within 100 feet of each side of the existing MSM powerlines in the HPCC post-fire landscape to reduce risk of damage to powerlines and potential fire hazard and to protect public safety using hand crews and chainsaws.

Location

T17N R14E Sections: 7,8,9,13,14,15 / T18N R15E Section: 17

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/26/2025
2
Decision
06/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2025 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (11), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(11)
Special AuthorityNational Fire Plan - Healthy Forests Initiative Ce
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements
HPCC Post-Fire MSM Powerline Hazard Tree AbatementDecision Signed Date: 06/24/2025
ForestsSanta Fe National Forest
DistrictsPecos-Las Vegas Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Fuels management