Decision Memo Completed

Colorado Boy Abandoned Mine Closure Project (Ouray Hazardous Mines Closure Project)

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

Proposed to physically close 12 abandoned mine sites in Cutler Creek,Twin Peaks & Hwy 550 south of Ouray.

Location

Cutler Creek,Twin Peaks & Hwy 550 south of Ouray

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
12/18/2009
2
Comment Period
12/18/2009
3
Decision
05/2010 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
07/2010 (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
Ouray Hazardous Mines Closure ProjectDecision Signed Date: 05/03/2010
ForestsGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
DistrictsOuray Ranger District
Minerals and geology