Decision Memo Completed

Teocalli Hazardous Mine Closures Project

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

Closure of 14 shafts and 6 adits using a combination of backfilling, bulkhead seals, polyurethatne plugs and/or installation of grates.

Location

Approximately 5 miles northwest of Crested Butte, CO- Elk Basin area.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
09/27/2006
2
Comment Period
02/15/2007
3
Decision
05/2007 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
09/2008 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(8)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityAbandoned Mine Land Clean-Up
Teocalli Hazardous Mine Closures ProjectDecision Signed Date: 05/02/2007
ForestsGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
DistrictsGunnison Ranger District
Legal Land Description6th PM, T13S, R87W, Sec 26,35,36/ 6th PM T14S, R86W, Sec 6/ 6th PM T14S, R87W, Sec 2
Minerals and geology