Decision Memo Completed

New Dominion Cabin Removal Project

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

GMUG NF is proposing to demolish a non-historic, abandoned cabin with heavy construction equipment at the New Dominion Legacy Mine site in August 2021.

Location

Just north of the Town of Ophir

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
07/28/2021
2
Decision
08/2021 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2021 (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 ActivityAbandoned Mine Land Clean-Up
New Dominion Cabin Removal ProjectDecision Signed Date: 08/18/2021
ForestsGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
DistrictsNorwood Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT. 42 N., R. 9 W., Section 35, NMPM.
Minerals and geology