Forest Road 489 Mineral Material Pit
Proposing to open a new mineral materials pit on Forest Road 489 and allow the Lincoln County Road Department to excavate, crush, and utilize the mineral material for road maintenance activities on National Forest System roads and county roads.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Project is located 5.7 miles north of Capitan, New Mexico near intersection of Highway 246 and Forest Road 489.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 09/28/2022 |
| Decision | 12/2022 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 06/2024 (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:
Smokey Bear Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Minerals And Geology
Project Activity:
Minerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Forest Road 489 Mineral Material Pit
Decision Signed Date: 12/12/2022
Forests:
Lincoln National Forest
Districts:
Smokey Bear Ranger District
States:
New Mexico
Counties:
Lincoln
Legal Land Description:
Section 10 of T. 8 S., R. 14 E., NMPM
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Marcie Kelton
901 Mechem Drive
Ruidoso, NM 88345
575-682-2551
marcie.kelton@usda.gov
Last Updated: 3/7/2024