Astrophysical Research Consortium - Sloan Digital Sky Survey - Local Volume Mappers
The purpose of the action is to allow the Astrophysical Research Consortium to construct a new enclosure to house 5 new telescopes, a control room/computer center, and associated utility line. This would impact less than 1/8 of an acre.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Apache Point is near the village of Sunspot, New Mexico.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 09/19/2019 |
| Decision | 11/2019 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 07/2020 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Sacramento 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
Astrophysical Research Consortium - Sloan Digital Sky Survey - Local Volume Mappers
Decision Signed Date: 11/01/2019
Forests:
Lincoln National Forest
Districts:
Sacramento Ranger District
States:
New Mexico
Counties:
Otero
Legal Land Description:
Township 17 South, Range 13 East, Sections 33 & 34
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Marcie Kelton
P.O. Box 288
Cloudcroft, NM 88317
575-682-2551
marcie.kelton@usda.gov
Last Updated: 11/5/2019