Decision Memo In Progress

2022 Abandoned Mine Lands Hazardous Mine Openings

Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest Judith Basin; Meagher, Montana Lewis And Clark National Forest All Units

Backfilling hazardous mine opening features using waste material and native materials surrounding the features.

Location

Judith-Musselshell Ranger District and White Sulphur Springs Ranger District

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/20/2023
2
Decision
06/2024 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2024 (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 ActivityAbandoned Mine Land Clean-Up
AML HMO Closures Project: Belt Creek-White Sulphur Springs Ranger DistrictDecision Signed Date: 06/03/2024
ForestsLewis And Clark National Forest
DistrictsMusselshell Ranger District; White Sulphur Springs Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionTl4N RJOE Sec. 03; T14N R09E Sec. 24; T14N R09E Sec. 36; T11N R07E Sec. 1O
Minerals and geology