Decision Memo Completed

Abandoned Mine Lands - Graham Peak Mine Safety Closure

San Juan National Forest Archuleta, Colorado Pagosa Ranger District

Close a 4 foot by 3 foot vertical, open shaft mine using a polyurethane foam (PUF) plug.

Location

Graham Peak Area on the northwest side of the Pagosa District

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
06/13/2017
2
Decision
12/2017 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2018 (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 ActivityAbandoned Mine Land Clean-Up
Abandoned Mine Lands - Graham Peak Mine Safety ClosureDecision Signed Date: 12/05/2017
ForestsSan Juan National Forest
DistrictsPagosa Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Minerals and geology