Decision Memo Completed

Mt. Emmons Mining Company: 2021 Geotechnical Sampling and Storm Water Mitigation

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

The purpose of the project is: 1.) Geotechnical investigation to collect site data and 2.) site restoration and stabilization activities to improve water management.

Location

West of the Town of Crested Butte at the Keystone Mine off of County Road 12

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
06/16/2021
2
Decision
07/2021 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2021 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(8); 32.2 (20), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(20)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
Mt. Emmons Mining Company: 2021 Geotechnical Sampling and Storm Water MitigationDecision Signed Date: 07/27/2021
ForestsGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
DistrictsGunnison Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT. 14 S., R. 86 W., Sections 5-6, 6th P.M.
Minerals and geology