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 Exclusion | 32.2 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(8) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 215 |
| Project Activity | Abandoned Mine Land Clean-Up |
| Columbine intermix Mine Safety Closures | Decision Signed Date: 05/08/2012 Legal Notice Date: 05/11/2012 |
| Forests | San Juan National Forest |
| Districts | Columbine Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T36N R9W sections 7, 8, 18; T39N R9W section 25 |