The area to be reclaimed is approximately 4.4 acres. The mines open pit will be filled with a mica reclamation product that is produced at Pacer Corp. Once the pit is filled topsoil will be applied and the area will be seeded.
Location
The project is located approximately 1.5 miles west of Custer, SD and 0.2 miles south of US Hwy 16A
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
06/28/2013
2
Comment Period
06/28/2013
3
Decision
01/2014 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
03/2014 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 215 |
| Project Activity | Abandoned Mine Land Clean-Up |
| Deadwood-Agnew Mine Reclamation Project | Decision Signed Date: 01/14/2014 |
| Forests | Black Hills National Forest |
| Districts | Hell Canyon Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Black Hills Meridian, T3S, R5E, SE 1/4, Section 20 |