Proposal to implement safety closures and demolition on abandoned mine lands in the greater Aspen area of Pitkin County. Areas include Conundrum Creek, Lincoln Creek, Linkins Lake, Petroleum/Anderson Lakes, Smuggler Mtn, Snowmass Mtn, and Mt. Yeckel
Location
Local landmarks in Pitkin County include Conundrum Creek Trail #1981, Ruby Mine, Linkins Lake Trail #1979, Petroleum/Anderson Lakes Trail #1991, Warren Lakes, Snowmass Ski Area, and Margy's Hut
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
02/16/2016
2
Decision
05/2016 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2017 (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 |
| Greater Aspen Abandoned Mine Lands Safety Closure Project | Decision Signed Date: 05/11/2016 |
| Forests | White River National Forest |
| Districts | West Zone/Aspen Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T 11S, R 85W, Sec 15; T 12S, R 84W, in Sec 7 & 12; T 10S, R 83W, Sec 32 and T 11 S, R 82W, Sec 5; T 12S, R 83W in Sec 1 & 10; T 10 S, R 84W, Sec 15 & 22; T 10 S, R 85W, Sec 18; T 9 S, R 83W, Sec 7. |