Ironton AML Physical Safety Closures Project would install closures at 22 inactive mines which pose the greatest physical hazards to the public or other resources.
Location
Features to be closed are located on National Forest System lands along U.S. 550 (Red Mountain Pass), NFSR 886 (Corkscrew Road), and NFSR 887 (Grey Copper Road) in Ouray and San Juan Counties.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
02/22/2023
2
Decision
04/2023 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2023 (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 |
| Ironton Abandoned Mine Lands Physical Safety Closures Project | Decision Signed Date: 04/13/2023 |
| Forests | Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests |
| Districts | Ouray Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |