Physical closure of 2 abandoned inactive mine open adits which pose a physical hazard to the public. Will consist of steel grated adit closures with bat ladders for wildlife access. Access to both sites is by foot from existing road
Location
Grouse Gulch LB1: La Plata Canyon south of Kroeger CG Ruby Lake RL3: near Columbine Lake and Ophir Pass
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
06/28/2022
2
Decision
10/2022 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2022 (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 |
| Bat Grates - Grouse Gulch and Ruby Lake | Decision Signed Date: 10/14/2022 |
| Forests | San Juan National Forest |
| Districts | Columbine Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Grouse Gulch LB1: T36N R11W Sec. 21 Ruby Lake RL3: T42N R08W Sec. 33 |