Decision Memo Completed

Crescent Mine Shaft Closure and Mining Camp Access Road

Pike-San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands Chaffee, Colorado Leadville Ranger District

Closure of an abandoned mine shaft 5 feet wide and 20 feet deep at the Crescent Mine. (Includes associated road rehabilitation and reroute.) Relocate the first 400 ft of Forest System Rd 381 (Clohsey Lake). Purpose of relocation is to improve safety.

Location

Project is located up the Clear Creek Drainage at the Crescent Mine Site/Cabins, commonly known as Rockdale. Relocation of road is on FSR 381.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
06/30/2014
2
Decision
09/2014 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2014 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.12 (4), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(4); 32.2 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(8)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityDeveloped Site Management; Abandoned Mine Land Clean-Up
Crescent Mine Closure and RehabilitationDecision Signed Date: 09/03/2014
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsLeadville Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT. 12,S., R. 81 W., Sec 23
Minerals and geologyRecreation management