The Strong Mining Co. will implement final reclamation of the Apex (Strong) Mine. Plan includes safety closures of two adits, demolition and removal of all improvements, decommissioning access roads and trails, and site revegetation.
Location
Mine is located at the terminus of NFSR 602.3M, which intersects the Transfer Trail approximately 1/4 north of Windy Point
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
03/04/2019
2
Decision
06/2020 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2020 (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 | Minerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations; Species Population Enhancements |
| Apex Mine Final Reclamation Plan | Decision Signed Date: 06/30/2020 |
| Forests | White River National Forest |
| Districts | West Zone/Rifle Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | SE 1/4 Sec. 7, T5S, R88W; SW 1/4 Sec. 8, T5S, R88W; NW 1/4 Sec. 17, T5S, R88W; NE 1/4 Sec. 18, T5S, R88W, 6th Principal Meridian, Garfield County, Colorado |