Decision Memo Completed

Far and Wide Abandoned Mine Land Safety Closures

Pike-San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands Park, Colorado South Park Ranger District

The FS proposes to safeguard 26 abandoned mine land features on the South Park Ranger District.

Location

Features are located near the community of Alma, Kenosha Pass, Tarryall and Marksbury Gulch (China Wall), and Black Mountain in Park County.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
05/17/2024
2
Decision
06/2024 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2024 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(8)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
Far and Wide Abandoned Mine Land Safety ClosuresDecision Signed Date: 06/03/2024
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSouth Park Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSections 8, 17, T7S, R75W; Sections 8, 10, 15, T9S, R78W; Sections 3, 10, 31, T10S, R72W; Sections 5, 6, 8, T11S, R72W; Section 28, T15W, R74W, 6th Principal Meridian
Minerals and geology