Project to physically close 26 abandoned, inactive mine features (adits and shafts) which pose the greatest physical hazard to the public.
Location
North and West of Crested Butte Colorado. In the Rustler%u2019s Gulch,Democrat Basin, and Scarp Ridge areas.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
02/26/2021
2
Decision
05/2021 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2021 (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 |
| RAD & Scarp Ridge Abandoned Mine Lands Physical Safety Closures | Decision Signed Date: 05/05/2021 |
| Forests | Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests |
| Districts | Gunnison Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | 6th PM: T12S, R86W, Sec. 10, 14-15, & 27; T13S, R87W, Sec. 9-10, 15-16, 25, 28, &34; T14S, R87W, Sec. 2; T14S, R86W, Sec. 6. |