The physical closure of 24 abandoned, inactive mine features such as open adits and shafts which pose the greatest physical hazard to the public. The closures include actions to restore, reclaim, abate, control, or prevent the adverse effects.
Location
20-30 Miles East of Gunnison, Colorado. Gunnison Ranger District and Salida Ranger District, PSICC NF
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
02/06/2023
2
Comment Period
02/06/2024
3
Decision
06/2024 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
06/2024 (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 |
| Tomichi and Kebler AML Physical Safety Closures | Decision Signed Date: 06/18/2024 |
| Forests | Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests; Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands |
| Districts | Gunnison Ranger District; Salida Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | New Mexico PM: T49N, R4E, Sec. 1; T50N, R4E, Sec. 27, 28, & 33; T49N, R5E, Sec. 3; T50N, R5E, Sec. 2, 11, 14, 26, & 34; T51N, R5E, Sec. 35. |