Decision Memo Completed

Oxbow Methane Drainage Wells

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

Oxbow mining proposes to construct and 11 methane drainage wells off 8 drill pads and construct 1.2 miles of temporary access roads

Location

approximately 6 miles NE of Paonia, Colorado

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/13/2006
2
Decision
05/2006 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2006 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
Oxbow Mining LLC, Panels 7-11 Methane Drainage WellsDecision Signed Date: 05/26/2006
ForestsGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
DistrictsPaonia Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT. 12 S., R. 91 W., 6th PM, Section 35
Minerals and geology