Decision Memo Completed

Downing Plan of Operations

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

The operator plans to explore for and mine pegmatite gemstones in Crystal Creek with hand tools. They will access the site using a non-system road.

Location

The project is located approximately 7.3 northeast of Lake George, Colorado

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
06/26/2020
2
Decision
12/2020 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
04/2021 (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
Downing Plan of OperationsDecision Signed Date: 12/18/2020
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSouth Park Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT11S R71W S24
Minerals and geology