This project would include: Interim stormwater improvements on reclaimed tailings of Dams 1-4; Grading and revegetation of barren areas, Diversion ditch rehabilitation, Road decommissioning, and Soil borrow area excavation and revegetation.
Location
West of the Town of Crested Butte at the Keystone Mine off of County Road 12.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
07/22/2020
2
Decision
08/2020 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2020 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 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 |
| Mt. Emmons Mining Company 2020 Maintenance & Revegetation and Interim Stormwater Controls Project | Decision Signed Date: 08/16/2020 |
| Forests | Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests |
| Districts | Gunnison Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T. 14 S., R. 86 W., Sections 5-6, 6th P.M. |