Decision Memo Completed

MCC Geotechnical Boreholes

Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Delta, Colorado Paonia Ranger District

Construction proposal for construction and drilling of geotechnical boreholes for the West Elk Mine

Location

South of Somerset, CO

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
08/22/2005
2
Decision
05/04/2006
3
Implementation
08/22/2005

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityForest Service Energy Implementation Plan
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
Mountain Coal Company Geotechnical BoreholesDecision Signed Date: 05/04/2006
ForestsGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
DistrictsPaonia Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT. 13 S., R. 90 W., 6th PM, Section 32
Minerals and geology