Decision Memo Completed

Poughkeepsie inactive mine safety closure project.

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

Physical safety closures of 13 adits and shafts on NFS Land on Poughkeepsie Gulch area, south of Ouray, east of Hwy 550.

Location

NFS Land on Poughkeepsie Gulch area, south of Ouray, east of Hwy 550.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
01/30/2014
2
Decision
04/2015 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2015 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(8)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityAbandoned Mine Land Clean-Up
Poughkeepsie Inactive Mining Claims-Safety Closure ProjectDecision Signed Date: 04/09/2015
ForestsGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
DistrictsOuray Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT43N, R7W, Sec 27 and 34, NMPM
Minerals and geology