Decision Memo Completed

RAD & Scarp Ridge Abandoned Mine Lands Physical Safety Closures

Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Gunnison, Colorado Gunnison Ranger District

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 Exclusion32.2 (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
RAD & Scarp Ridge Abandoned Mine Lands Physical Safety ClosuresDecision Signed Date: 05/05/2021
ForestsGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
DistrictsGunnison Ranger District
Legal Land Description6th 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.
Minerals and geology