Decision Memo Completed

Miners Creek Inactive Mine Safety Closure Prjoect

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

Install grate, backfill or PUF on open shafts; install grate, bulkhead or backfill open adits. Up to 23 closures. Location is Mineral Point area, San Juan County.

Location

Mineral Point area, San Juan County

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
07/01/2015
2
Decision
06/2016 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2016 (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
Miners Creek Inactive Mining Claims Mine Safety Closure PrjoectDecision Signed Date: 06/08/2016
ForestsGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
DistrictsOuray Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT. 43 N., R. 7 W., sections 26 and 27, N.M.P.M.
Minerals and geology