Decision Memo Completed

Abandoned Mine Lands - African Canyon Mine Safety Closure

San Juan National Forest La Plata, Colorado Columbine Ranger District

Safety closure of a vertical mine opening using fencing and/or bat-friendly grate.

Location

HD Mountains, Zabel Canyon area

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
09/13/2017
2
Decision
11/2017 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
11/2017 (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
African Canyon Pit Safety ClosureDecision Signed Date: 11/03/2017
ForestsSan Juan National Forest
DistrictsColumbine Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT34N R6W section 29
Minerals and geologyRecreation management