Decision Memo Completed

Duncan Hill and Surrounding Area AML Closures Project

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

The project consists of physically closing 8 abandoned mine shafts, 7 abandoned mine adits and 1 prospect pit in the areas of Lower Sanford Basin, Duncan Hill and Cumberland Pass.

Location

The sites are south of Taylor Park and will be accessed from NFSR 765, Cumberland Pass Road.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
06/27/2017
2
Decision
08/2017 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2017 (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 ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
Duncan Hill and Surrounding Area AML Closures ProjectDecision Signed Date: 08/02/2017
ForestsGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
DistrictsGunnison Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Minerals and geology