Decision Memo Completed

AML Closures 17

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

This project would continue the implementation of the ongoing Region 1 effort to address the physical safety hazards presented by hazardous mine openings on the NFS lands by removing old structure and mitigating openings by backfilling or grating.

Location

T 9N R 8E Sections 19, 20; T 8N R 8E Sections 2, 12; T 10N R 10E Section 22; T 15N R 9E PB 40; T 15N R 8E PB 42 and Section 13; T 14N R 7E PB 47

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
01/24/2017
2
Decision
07/2017 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
12/2017 (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 17Decision Signed Date: 07/31/2017
ForestsLewis And Clark National Forest
DistrictsBelt Creek Ranger District; Judith Ranger District; Musselshell Ranger District; White Sulphur Springs Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Minerals and geology