§539m–1 Definitions

Summary

Defines key words used in sections 539m to 539m–12 so people know what the law is talking about. Area — the T’uf Shur Bien Preservation Trust Area, about 9890 acres in the Cibola National Forest, as shown on the map, but not including the listed subdivisions, Pueblo-owned land, the crest facilities, or the special use permit area. Crest facilities — the buildings, roads, trails, overlooks, parking, restrooms, tram terminals and related sites on Sandia Mountain crest and the land they sit on plus 100 feet to the west unless the Secretary and the Pueblo agree to a different distance. Existing use — something happening in the Area on February 20, 2003, or something approved after November 1, 1995 but before February 20, 2003. La Luz tract — about 31 acres owned by the Pueblo, shown on the map. Local public body — a political subdivision of New Mexico under New Mexico Code 6–5–1. Map — the Forest Service map titled “T’uf Shur Bien Preservation Trust Area” dated April 2000. Modified use — an existing use changed or rearranged after February 20, 2003 without a major expansion (examples: accessible trail changes, parking reconfiguration without expansion, or moving a group recreation permit to a different area or time). New use — a use not occurring on February 20, 2003 or an existing use changed so it is significantly expanded or altered, but not uses that are categorically excluded under NEPA (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) or done to comply with the Endangered Species Act (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.). Piedra Lisa tract — about 160 acres owned by the Pueblo, shown on the map. Pueblo — the Pueblo of Sandia acting as its government. Secretary — the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service. Settlement Agreement — the Agreement of Compromise and Settlement dated April 4, 2000 among the United States, the Pueblo, and the Sandia Peak Tram Company. Special use permit — the permit issued December 1, 1993 to Sandia Peak Tram Company and Sandia Peak Ski Company. Special use permit area — the land and facilities under that permit, including about 46 acres for the aerial tramway corridor, about 945 acres for the ski area, and the items listed in Exhibit A (like the maintenance road to the lower tram tower, water storage and distribution, and 7 helispots). Subdivision — named platted areas such as Sandia Heights Addition; Sandia Heights North Unit I, II, or 3; Tierra Monte; Valley View Acres; Evergreen Hills; and any other private plats shown on the map. Traditional or cultural use — ceremonial activities (including placing ceremonial materials) and noncommercial hunting, trapping, or gathering of plants, animals, wood, water, and other natural resources.