Environmental Assessment Completed

Ouray Silver Mines, Inc. Fringe Lease

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

This EA will consider potential impacts to surface resources and issue a decision whether the GMUG NF consents with the BLM to issue a fringe lease as applied for by Ouray Silver Mine, Inc.

Location

Please see project map

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
10/11/2020
2
Comment Period
10/11/2020
3
Objection Period Start
11/24/2021
4
Decision
01/2022 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
01/2022 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
Ouray Silver Mining Plan & Fringe Lease Application Decision NoticeDecision Signed Date: 01/20/2022
ForestsGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
DistrictsOuray Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Minerals and geology