Decision Memo Completed

Larimer County Mineral Exploration

Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests & Pawnee National Grassland Larimer, Colorado Canyon Lakes Ranger District

Larimer County plans to do mineral exploration for two existing abandoned gravel pits to determine viability for a future gravel pit. 6X12x20 deep pits will be excavated along a 2,800 ft path for the Sand Creek Pit and a 1,100 ft for Killpecker Pit.

Location

Killpecker Pit is located at NFSR300 (Killpecker) & LC Road 86 (Deadman Road). Sand Creek Pit is located along NFSR 336 (Sand Creek) approximately .1 mile north of the intersection with NFSR 523.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
10/20/2023
2
Decision
04/2024 (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 ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
Larimer County Mineral ExplorationDecision Signed Date: 04/11/2024
ForestsArapaho and Roosevelt National Forests
DistrictsCanyon Lakes Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Minerals and geology