Decision Memo Completed

Oxbow Mining, LLC, Methane Drainage Wells

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

The USFS is proposing to authorize Oxbow to construct 3 drill pads, drilling and operating 7 methane drainage wells, and constructing approximately 5,450 feet of new temporary road in T. 12 S., R. 91 W., Section 36; of Delta County, CO

Location

Approximately 3 miles northwest of the town of Somerset, CO, north of State Hwy 133.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
06/05/2007
2
Decision
07/2007 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2007 (Estimated)

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
Oxbow Mining LLC, Panels 8-10, Supplemental Methane Drainage WellsDecision Signed Date: 07/09/2007
ForestsGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
DistrictsNorwood Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT12S R91W S36 Delta County CO
Minerals and geology