Move mine tailings from FS to a repository on private land where they originated. No new access roads or vegetative disturbance would occur on FS land. All work would be conducted by the State of Colorado, Division of Mine Reclamation and Safety
Location
Middle Fork Mineral Creek off Ophir Pass Road.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
04/02/2018
2
Decision
08/2018 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2019 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(8) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Abandoned Mine Land Clean-Up; Road Maintenance |
| Freda Mine Site Reclamation Project | Decision Signed Date: 08/31/2018 |
| Forests | San Juan National Forest |
| Districts | Columbine Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T42N R8W section 33 |