Decision Memo Completed

Kile Mine Plan of Operations

Pike-San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands Park; Teller, Colorado Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands All Units

The operator proposes to hand tools to excavate prospect pits of 2 feet x 3 feet x 2 feet that will remain open for a maximum of 3 days over 5 years. The mining operations use two non-system access routes, 8ft x 1400ft cumulatively.

Location

T11S R71W S23, S34 and T12S R71W S4

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
06/07/2019
2
Comment Period
06/07/2019
3
Decision
08/2019 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
04/2020 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
Kile Mine Plan of OperationsDecision Signed Date: 08/30/2019
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSouth Park Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Minerals and geology