Plug and reclaim historic, unsecured coal exploration well associated with coal activity in the 1960s on the White River National Forest.
Location
Wellbore is near Robert's Creek on the Paonia Ranger District
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
04/12/2023
2
Decision
04/2024 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2024 (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 | Abandoned Mine Land Clean-Up; Roadless Area Management |
| Section 31 Coal Exploration Well Plug and Abandon | Decision Signed Date: 04/15/2024 |
| Forests | Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests |
| Districts | Paonia Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T10S, R89W, Section 31, 6th PM |