Decision Memo Completed

Placita AML Project

White River National Forest Pitkin, Colorado White River National Forest All Units

Construction of permanent safety closures and restoration work to include minimize erosion, promote vegetation by application of soil amendments, removal of mining debris that does not contribute to the cultural heritage of this former coal mine area

Location

South of Redstone off Highway 133 accessible via Placita trailhead.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/22/2016
2
Decision
05/2016 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2016 (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
Placita AML ProjectDecision Signed Date: 05/31/2016
ForestsWhite River National Forest
DistrictsWest Zone/Sopris Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT11S, R88W, Section 6
Minerals and geology