Decision Memo Completed

Swamp Canyon Abandoned Mine Land Physical Safety Closure Project

Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests San Miguel, Colorado Norwood Ranger District

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 Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3); 32.2 (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
Swamp Canyon Abandoned Mine Land Physical Safety Closure ProjectDecision Signed Date: 07/17/2020
ForestsGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
DistrictsNorwood Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT42N,R9W,Sec 36 and T41N,R9W,Sec 1 and 2, NMPM
Minerals and geology