The proposed work includes closing the open mine shaft with polyurethane foam and then backfilling by hand with onsite material. Mining equipment and trash will be removed. All disturbed areas will be seeded. Access will be on foot with pack horses.
Location
1.5 miles up West Lime Creek Trail above US Highway 550 north of Durango
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
08/04/2022
2
Decision
09/2022 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2022 (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 |
| Nancy Mine Safety Closure | Decision Signed Date: 09/06/2022 |
| Forests | San Juan National Forest |
| Districts | Columbine Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | SW 1/4 SE 1/4 of Section 9, Township 40 N, Range 8W |