Decision Memo Completed

Greater Aspen Abandoned Mine Lands Safety Closure Project 2017

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

Proposal to implement the demolition and removal of eight (8) unauthorized structures, a former mining road (3,000 lineal feet) and access bridge on former unpatented mining claims on Aspen-Sopris Ranger District.

Location

former unpatented mining claims on the White River National Forest, Aspen-Sopris Ranger District.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
06/01/2017
2
Decision
06/2017 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2017 (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
Greater Aspen Abandoned Mine Lands Safety Closure Project 2017Decision Signed Date: 06/22/2017
ForestsWhite River National Forest
DistrictsWest Zone/Aspen Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT10S, R84W Sec 22 (Warren Lakes); T10S, R85W Sec 18 (Snowmass Mountain); T11S, R85W Sec 15 (Conundrum Creek); T12S R83W Sec 1 (along Petroleum/Anderson Lakes); and T12S R84W Sec 12 (Lincoln Creek)
Minerals and geology