The Norwood Ranger District proposes to physically close three abandoned mine features in cooperation with Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety in T42N,R9W,Sec 36 and T41N,R9W,Sec 1 and 2, NMPM. Work is expected to occur summer 2020.
Location
T42N,R9W,Sec 36 and T41N,R9W,Sec 1 and 2, NMPM
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
03/16/2020
2
Decision
07/2020 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2020 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3); 32.2 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(8) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Minerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations |
| Swamp Canyon Abandoned Mine Land Physical Safety Closure Project | Decision Signed Date: 07/17/2020 |
| Forests | Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests |
| Districts | Norwood Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T42N,R9W,Sec 36 and T41N,R9W,Sec 1 and 2, NMPM |