Remediation actions at several mine adits and/or shafts for public safety reasons. Activities could include back-filling with native materials, metal grates, and/or trail re-routes to avoid hazards.
Location
Weminuche Wilderness northeast of Durango: Silver Mesa, Chicago Basin and Vallecito Basin areas.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
12/18/2014
2
Decision
10/2018 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2018 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (1), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(1); 32.2 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(8) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Dispersed Recreation Mgmt.; Abandoned Mine Land Clean-Up |
| Silver Needle Mine Group Safety Closures | Decision Signed Date: 10/05/2018 |
| Forests | San Juan National Forest |
| Districts | Columbine Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T38N R7W, T39N R7W |