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Terracon is pleased to submit this Desktop Protected Species Habitat Assessment. This assessment was performed for the above-referenced project in accordance with Terracon project number AR267029 dated January 27, 2026. This desktop review was performed by qualified biologists but is limited and does not constitute an on-site evaluation of habitat suitability or presence/absence survey for a particular species by a qualified biologist.
Proposed Rule Project-level Predecisional Administrative Review Process
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Forest Service is proposing to amend it's project-level predecisional administrative review process regulations. These regulations establish the process by which the public may file objections seeking administrative review for projects and activities implementing land management plans on national forests. The Forest Service is seeking to consolidate and streamline processes, increase efficiency, and better align with the statutory obligations and recent recissions and revisions to the National Environmental Policy Act.
Public and Agency Scoping Meetings for the Delta Realignment Environmental Assessment
The New Mexico Interstate Stream Commission and U.S. Bureau of Reclamation are proposing to realign portions of the Elephant Butte Delta Channel from river mile 51.8 to 45.5 to lower the elevation in its historic floodplain. The purpose is to increase water delivery efficiency, minimize future maintenance needs, and benefit endangered species. The project proponents seek to identify relevant comments, concerns, and issues that will affect the scope of the environmental assessment and guide its development. Alternative 1 entails deepening existing channel alignment and the proposed action focuses on realigning the channel to its lowest points. The project proponents also seeks information on existing conditions, studies, and previous environmental assessments and environmental impact statements.
Environmental Assessment, Proposed Action, River/Stream Management, Water Management
Northern Natural Gas (Northern) owns and operates natural gas transmission pipeline systems and associated appurtenances in the State of New Mexico. Northern is proposing to install a concrete cap over Northern's existing 26-inch-diameter M820B natural gas pipeline at approximate milepost 13.48 to remediate a shallow depth of pipe in an existing agricultural field. The M820B MP 13.48 Hobbs to Plains Civil Remediation Project (Project) is located in Township 17 South, Range 39 East, Sections 30 and 31 in Lea County, New Mexico. Construction activities are proposed to start in May 2026, or upon issuance of all applicable permits, and last approximately 15 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 (2.85 acres) to complete Project activities. Access will be achieved using a temporary access road along existing ag two track measuring 20-feet-wide by 791-feet-long (0.37 acre) directly off East Alabama Street. Project activities may result in up to 2.85 acres of ground disturbance, no ground disturbance is expected along the temporary access road. All Project workspaces were reviewed for environmental concerns centered within an approximate 9.26-acre Environmental Clearance Boundary (ECB).
Ground disturbing activities may include excavation, topsoil segregation, installation of new concrete cap 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.
Mining Operation and Reclamation Plan for La Jara Mesa, Laramide Resources, Permit No. CI008RN
The Energy, Minerals, and Natural Resources Department has requested comments on the Mining Operation and Reclamation Plan (MORP) for La Jara Mesa, Laramide resources, Permit No. CI008RN. This MORP is part of the proposed La Jara Mesa Mine Application.
2-3MW ground-mounted solar facility comprised of I-beams supporting the array, an access road, fencing, and infiltration basin, various equipment pads, and vegetative screening. Trees may be removed. Wetlands will not be impacted.
Draft Environmental Assessment La Loma Tank Replacement Project Cuba, Sandoval County, New Mexico
The Draft Environmental Assessment evaluates alternatives for water storage and distribution to improve water storage standards for the Village of Cuba. The recommended plan entails installation of a new 470,000-gallon potable water storage tank to replace the existing tank. Also includes installation of approximately 215 feet of new 6-inch PVC drain line, 121 linear feet of 8-inch fill and distribution line, associated piping to connect the new tank to the existing water system, and one temporary access road.
Pinyon has been contracted to conduct a survey and prepare a Biological Assessment and Biological Evaluation (BA/BE). The BA/BE will be developed in preparation for implementing abandoned uranium mine (AUM) mitigation measures toward permanently remediating public health and safety hazards present at the Red Point Mine, an AUM located on State Trust Land (STL) near Milan, New Mexico. The proposed project area is in McKinley County approximately 13 miles north of Milan (USGS Bluewater 7.5' series quadrangle, in Township 13N, Range 10W, Section 16). The proposed Area of Potential Effect (APE) is accessed through private and tribal land and consists of approximately 103 acres; all of which consist of STL.
Pinyon is preparing a Biological Assessment/Biological Evaluation (BA/BE) for the Abandoned Uranium Mine (AUM) program for the Schmitt Decline mine in McKinley County. The APE is approximately 100 acres with associated access routes.
This is a desktop protected species habitat assessment for a project site in Lea County, New Mexico where Terracon will be managing the remediation, consulting, and closure reports. The scope of work includes daily oversite of remediation onsite, coordinating remedial efforts, sampling, waste manifesting, and load tracking. Activities began on February 3, 2026, and the ending date is pending. A desktop protected species habitat assessment was built in to the project scope
This is a desktop protected species habitat assessment for a project site in Lea County, New Mexico where Terracon will be managing the remediation, consulting, and closure reports. The scope of work includes daily oversite of remediation onsite, coordinating remedial efforts, sampling, waste manifesting, and load tracking. Activities began on February 3, 2026, and the ending date is pending. A desktop protected species habitat assessment was built in to the project scope
This is a desktop protected species habitat assessment for a project site in Lea County, New Mexico where Terracon will be managing the remediation, consulting, and closure reports. The scope of work includes daily oversite of remediation onsite, coordinating remedial efforts, sampling, waste manifesting, and load tracking. Activities began on February 3, 2026, and the ending date is pending. A desktop protected species habitat assessment was built in to the project scope
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