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M820B MP 9.8 Groundbed Install Project
Northern Natural Gas (Northern) owns and operates natural gas transmission pipeline systems and associated appurtenances in the State of New Mexico. Northern is proposing the construction of a 400 foot deep well ground bed with diameter of 10 inches including installation of 100 foot cable as well as installation of 20 anodes along their existing 26-inch-diameter M820B natural gas pipeline. The M820B MP 9.8 Groundbed Install Project (Project) is located in Township 18 South, Range 38 East, Section 10 in Lea County, New Mexico. Project actions are proposed to start in June 2026, or upon issuance of all applicable permits, and last approximately 7 days. The Project is regulated by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission under an automatic blanket.
Northern proposes to utilize one irregular shaped temporary workspace (TWS) measuring (0.37 acres). Access to the Project area will be achieved using the existing M820B pipeline right-of-way from existing public roadways (West Hunter Street). Project actions may result in up to 0.37 acres of ground disturbance. Project area was reviewed for environmental concerns centered within an approximate 0.55-acre Environmental Clearance Boundary (ECB).
Ground disturbing actions may include excavation, topsoil segregation, installation of new and ancillary equipment; backfill of excavated soil; minor restoration and grading back to pre-construction conditions; and seeding, as required. All ground surface areas will be returned to preconstruction conditions upon Project completion.
M820B MP 6.81 West Hobbs Groundbed Install Project
Northern Natural Gas (Northern) owns and operates natural gas transmission pipeline systems and associated appurtenances in the State of New Mexico. Northern is proposing the construction of a 400 foot deep well ground bed with diameter of 10 inches including installation of 100 foot cable as well as installation of 20 anodes along their existing 26-inch-diameter M820B natural gas pipeline. The M820B MP 6.81 West Hobbs Groundbed Install Project (Project) is located in Township 18 South, Range 38 East, Section 18 in Lea County, New Mexico. Project actions are proposed to start in June 2026, or upon issuance of all applicable permits, and last approximately 7 days. The Project is regulated by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission under an automatic blanket.
Northern proposes to utilize one irregular shaped temporary workspace (TWS) measuring (0.95 acres). Access to the Project areas will be achieved from the east using a 30 x 2,612-foot-long access road through the existing right of way. Project actions may result in up to 0.95 acres of ground disturbance. Project area was reviewed for environmental concerns centered within an approximate 9.36-acre Environmental Clearance Boundary (ECB).
Ground disturbing actions may include excavation, topsoil segregation, installation of new and ancillary equipment; backfill of excavated soil; minor restoration and grading back to pre-construction conditions; and seeding, as required. All ground surface areas will be returned to preconstruction conditions upon Project completion.
Northern Natural Gas (Northern) owns and operates natural gas transmission pipeline systems and associated appurtenances in the State of New Mexico. Northern is proposing the construction of a 400 ft deep well ground bed with diameter of 10 in including installation of 50 ft cable as well as installation of 20 anodes along their existing 26-inch-diameter M830B natural gas pipeline. The M830B MP 1.14 Groundbed Install Project (Project) is located in Township 22 South, Range 37 East, Section 29 in Lea County, New Mexico. Construction activities are proposed to start in June 2026, or upon issuance of all applicable permits, and last approximately 7 days. The Project is regulated by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission under an automatic blanket.
Northern proposes to utilize one irregular shaped temporary workspace (TWS) measuring (0.96 acres). Access to the Project areas will be achieved from the unnamed access road to the south. Project actions may result in up to 0.96 acres of ground disturbance. All Project workspaces were reviewed for environmental concerns centered within an approximate 2.16-acre Environmental Clearance Boundary (ECB).
Ground disturbing actions may include excavation, topsoil segregation, installation of new and ancillary equipment; backfill of excavated soil; minor restoration and grading back to pre-construction conditions; and seeding, as required. All ground surface areas will be returned to preconstruction conditions upon project completion.
Permit Modification 26-1 Summit Mine, Grant County, NM
The New Mexico Mining and Minerals Division (MMD) has received an application from Summit Gold Corporation to modify the Minimal Impact Existing Mine permit for the Summit Mine (Permit No. GR011ME). This application intends to modify the permit and update the financial assurance associated with the site.
Modification 26-1, Jim Crow Mine, Grant County, New Mexico
Please see the attached memo requesting comment from your agency on a permit modification application to Permit No. GR065MN for the Jim Crow Mine. The application concerns the relocation of a mine dewatering discharge point at the mine. The mine is located in the Steeple Rock Mining District in Township 17S, Range 21W, Section 23. Please return comments on the application with 20 days, or by April 20, 2026. A site visit will be scheduled in either late April or early May. Please let me know if you or a member or your team wishes to attend.
The permit application can be viewed on the MMD website here: https://www.emnrd.nm.gov/mmd/mining-act-reclamation-program/pending-and-approved-mine-applications/minimal-impact-new/gr065mn-jim-crow-mine/
Peabody Natural Resources Company has made an application to the New Mexico Mining and Minerals Division to renew the Lee Ranch Mine Permit No. 19-2P. The renewal application to conduct surface coal mine reclamation is pursuant to the New Mexico Surface Coal Mining Regulations of New Mexico Administrative Code, NMAC 19.8.13.1302.
The Lee Ranch Mine is located in McKinley County approximately 35 miles north of Milan, New Mexico. The permit area consists of 16,038 acres within T15N-R7W Sec. 7, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, & 32; T15N-R8W Sec. 13, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 33, 34, 35, and 36. The USGS 7.5 minute topographic quadrangle sheets covering the area include "San Lucas Dam," "El Dado," and "Piedra De La Aguila". The centroid location of the permit area is approximately latitude 35 30' 57" N and Longitude 107 36' 42" W.
WNM Communications is proposing the construction of a 150-ft (155-ft AGL overall with appurtenances) monopole communications tower within an existing approximately 49.5-ft x 50-ft fenced compound, located at 23530 Dwyer Road, Faywood, NM 88030 within Luna County, New Mexico. The Parcel ID is 3060115134399 as identified by the Luna County Tax Assessor's Office. THE PURPOSE OF THIS PROJECT IS TO ENHANCE BROADBAND CONNECTIVITY AND CAPACITY TO THE EXISTING ELIGIBLE WIRELESS FACILITY. An estimated 2,475 square feet (0.057-acres) is the expected disturbance area. The surrounding habitat and land use within the proposed disturbance area consist of desert shrubland.
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