The Leadville RD is considering a request for approval of a Mine Plan of Operations to implement exploration and mining activities on NFS lands. The proposal includes one-acre of suction dredging and hand-auger drilling to be reclaimed at season end.
Location
6th P.M., T. 12 S., R. 79 W., sections 21 & 22; Access from US Hwy 24 and NFSR 371
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
03/10/2020
2
Comment Period
03/13/2020
3
Decision
06/2020 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
07/2020 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.12 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(8) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Minerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations |
| Forests | Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands |
| Districts | Leadville Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |