Decision Memo Completed

AML Closures 2016

Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest Judith Basin, Montana White Sulphur Springs Ranger District

The implementation actions described within this proposal represent an ongoing effort by the Abandoned Mine Lands (AML) Program to address the physical safety hazards presented by hazardous mine openings.

Location

Multiple AMLs across four ranger districts

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
01/15/2016
2
Decision
06/2016 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2016 (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
AML Closures 2016Decision Signed Date: 06/30/2016
ForestsLewis And Clark National Forest
DistrictsBelt Creek Ranger District; Judith Ranger District; Musselshell Ranger District; White Sulphur Springs Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionTl4N RIOE Sec 33 Skunk Gulch, Tl4N R9E Sec.19 Flat Gulch; NSN R9E Sec 30, 31(PB46, 47) Villars Creek, T9N R8E Se<; 36 Blackhawk Cabin, T8N R9E Sec 7 Robinson Creek, T8N R8E Sec 2 Yankee Jim Ridge
Minerals and geology