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 Exclusion | 32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3) |
| Special Authority | Forest Service Energy Implementation Plan |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Minerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations |
| Oxbow Mining LLC, Panels 8-10, Supplemental Methane Drainage Wells | Decision Signed Date: 07/09/2007 |
| Forests | Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests |
| Districts | Norwood Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T12S R91W S36 Delta County CO |