Environmental Impact Statement Completed

Deer Creek Shaft and E Seam Methane Drainage Wells Project

Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Gunnison, Colorado Grand Mesa Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest All Units

Mountain Coal Company proposes to construct a ventilation shaft and escapeway and upto 143 locations with upto 168 methane drainage wells and approximately 24 miles of road for safety purposes of longwall underground mine.

Location

North Fork of the Gunnison Coal Area-West Elk Mine

Project timeline

1
NOI in Federal Register
09/18/2006
2
DEIS NOA in Federal Register
03/23/2007
3
FEIS NOA in Federal Register
08/17/2007
4
Decision
03/2008 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
06/2008 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
E Seam Methane Drainage WellsDecision Signed Date: 03/07/2008 Legal Notice Date: 03/14/2008
ForestsGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
DistrictsPaonia Ranger District
Legal Land Descriptionshaft/escapeway is located in NE S32, T 13 South, R 90 West, 6th PM, methane drainage wells in S 26-29 and 32-35, T 13 S, R 90 W and S 1-5, and 9-11, T 14 S, R 90 W, 6th
Minerals and geology