Relocation of Telescope in VERITAS at Whipple Observatory Visitor Center
Proposal by the Smithsonian Institute to increase the square footage of a support building for the Multi-Mirror Telescope (MMT) at the Fred Lawrence Whipple Observatory
Project Summary
Location Summary:
The Fred Lawrence Whipple Observatory Visitor Center at the base of Mt Hopkins near Montosa Canyon
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 12/19/2008 |
| Decision | 03/2009 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 05/2009 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.12 (10)
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Nogales Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Special Use Management
Project Activity:
Special Use Authorizations
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Proposed Amendment of Special-Use Permit for Whipple Observ. Visitor Ctr
Decision Signed Date: 03/20/2009
Forests:
Coronado National Forest
Districts:
Nogales Ranger District
States:
Arizona
Counties:
Santa Cruz
Legal Land Description:
T20S, R14E, Section 19.
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Duane Bennett
303 Old Tuscon Road
Nogales, AZ 85621
520-803-2838
dabennett@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 3/24/2009