Decision Memo Completed

Abandoned Mine Lands - Columbine Intermix Safety Closures: Mason Mine, Valley View, Engineer Village

San Juan National Forest La Plata, Colorado Columbine Ranger District

Approximately 7 open mine features of inactive and abandoned mines will be closed to protect human health and safety.

Location

Several locations between Falls Creek and Purgatory.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
01/01/2012
2
Comment Period
04/06/2012
3
Decision
05/2012 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
07/2012 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(8)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityAbandoned Mine Land Clean-Up
Columbine intermix Mine Safety ClosuresDecision Signed Date: 05/08/2012 Legal Notice Date: 05/11/2012
ForestsSan Juan National Forest
DistrictsColumbine Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT36N R9W sections 7, 8, 18; T39N R9W section 25
Minerals and geology