Decision Memo Completed

2016 Hazardous Mine Closures

Custer Gallatin National Forest Gallatin; Park; Stillwater; Sweet Grass; Yellowstone, Montana; South Dakota Custer Gallatin National Forest All Units

Physical closure of identified mine hazards across multiple districts oof the Custer-Gallatin National Forest.

Location

Multiple locations in identified mining districts across the Forest.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/15/2015
2
Decision
07/2016 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2016 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(8)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
2016 Hazardous Mine ClosuresDecision Signed Date: 07/29/2016
ForestsCuster Gallatin National Forest
DistrictsCuster Gallatin National Forest All Units
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Minerals and geology