Decision Memo Completed

Teocalli - Schofield Phase Abandoned Mine Closures

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

Closure of 11 abandoned mine features in the Virginia Basin and Emerald Lake areas.

Location

Approximately 10 miles north of Crested Butte, CO and access from NFSR 317

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
05/14/2010
2
Comment Period
06/15/2010
3
Decision
07/2010 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
08/2010 (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
Teocalli - Schofield Phase Abandoned Mine ClosuresDecision Signed Date: 07/02/2010
ForestsGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
DistrictsGunnison Ranger District
Legal Land Description6th PM, T12S, R86W, Sec 18 & 34
Minerals and geology