Decision Memo Completed

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Ken Williams) GUN 1132 Research Permit Reissue and Additions

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

20-year permit to the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory for research to understand the impact of decreased groundwater recharge on water levels and implications to for the release of metals to surface waters in the East River watershed.

Location

Snodgrass Mountain and associated research sites in the East River Watershed, north of Crested Butte, Colorado.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
06/17/2021
2
Decision
08/2021 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2021 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityResearch And Development
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Ken Williams) GUN 1132 Research Permit Reissue and AdditionsDecision Signed Date: 08/09/2021
ForestsGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
DistrictsGunnison Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT. 13 S., R. 86 W., Sections 9,10,11,14,15, 6th P.M. T 13 S., R 86 W., Sections 13 and 30, 6th P.M. T. 13S., R. 87 W., Section 25, 6th P.M.
Research