The Forest Service proposes to purchase the surface rights to 3 patented mining claims, consisting of 27.723 acres, in the vicinity of Chicago Basin, wholly within the Weminuche Wilderness.
Location
Gem lakes area west of Chicago Basin in the Weminuche Wilderness.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
12/05/2019
2
Decision
04/2020 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2020 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.12 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(6) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Land Purchases |
| Acquisition of the Johnson Mining Claims - PID and CE. | Decision Signed Date: 04/29/2020 |
| Forests | San Juan National Forest |
| Districts | Columbine Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | 31 & 32, T39N, R7W (unsurveyed) and Sections 5 & 6 T38N, R7W (unsurveyed) |