Denver Water wants to conduct exploratory drilling on National Forest System (NFS) land adjoining Osprey Point Quarry to determine if expanding the current Osprey Point Quarry onto NFS land is a viable option.
Location
An area west adjoining to the existing Osprey Point Quarry and assessable via Osprey Point Road; Township 1S., Range 71W., Section 30, 6th Principal Meridian.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
10/19/2023
2
Decision
04/2024 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
04/2024 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(8) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Minerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations |
| Denver Water Exploratory Drilling at Gross Reservoir | Decision Signed Date: 04/23/2024 |
| Forests | Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests |
| Districts | Boulder Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |