Decision Memo Completed

Grays Basin Inactive Mine Physical Safety Closure Project

Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests San Miguel, Colorado Grand Mesa Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest All Units

The GMUG and Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety are proposing to physically close 17 inactive mine features in Silver Lake, Grays Basin and Ptarmigan Lake areas on the Norwood and Ouray Ranger Districts in 2020.

Location

T42N, R8W, sections 3,8,9 and 10, N.M.P.M.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
08/12/2019
2
Decision
02/2020 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2020 (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
Grays Basin Inactive Mine Physical Safety Closure ProjectDecision Signed Date: 02/28/2020
ForestsGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
DistrictsNorwood Ranger District; Ouray Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT42N, R8W, sections 3, 8, 9 and 10, N.M.P.M.
Minerals and geology