Decision Memo Completed

Abandoned Mine Lands - Junction Creek Coal Mine Adit Closure

San Juan National Forest La Plata, Colorado Columbine Ranger District

Safety closure of the Junction Creek Coal Mine adit using a bat-friendly grate.

Location

Northwest of Durango, along Junction Creek, near lower Colorado Trail trailhead parking area.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
06/01/2021
2
Decision
06/2021 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2021 (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 - Junction Creek Coal Mine Adit ClosureDecision Signed Date: 06/15/2021
ForestsSan Juan National Forest
DistrictsColumbine Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Minerals and geology