Three abandoned mines across the Northern Hills would be closed to mitigate a public safety hazard and to protect bat habitat. In addition, a bat gate would be installed at Horsethief Cave and restoration work would take place to protect bat habitat.
Location
Three abandoned mine adits across the Northern Hills Ranger District and Horsethief Cave east of Nemo, SD.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
08/01/2018
2
Decision
08/2018 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2018 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Species Habitat Improvements |
| Mine and Cave Closure and Restoration | Decision Signed Date: 08/24/2018 |
| Forests | Black Hills National Forest |
| Districts | Northern Hills Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |