Decision Memo Completed

Moose Creek inactive mine physical safety closure project.

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

Physical safety closures on approximately 12-20 sites on NFS lands in Poughkeepsie Gulch area, as identified by Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety.

Location

Poughkeepsie Gulch

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
11/03/2017
2
Decision
05/2019 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2019 (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
Moose Creek inactive mine physical safety safeguarding project.Decision Signed Date: 05/02/2019
ForestsGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
DistrictsOuray Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT43N, R7W, Sections 27, 33, & 34, NMPM
Minerals and geology