Environmental review and remediation of seventeen hazardous historic structures and mine features along heavily traveled recreation routes in (1) Monte Cristo Gulch, (2) Blue River area east of Breckenridge, and 3) Snake River area near Montezuma.
Location
All sites identified for remediation are located in Summit Count near the headwaters of Blue River north of Hoosier Pass, and the Upper Blue River area east of the Town of Breckenridge.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
04/02/2020
2
Decision
07/2020 (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 | Abandoned Mine Land Clean-Up |
| Monte Cristo Abandoned Mine Land Safety Closures | Decision Signed Date: 07/27/2020 |
| Forests | White River National Forest |
| Districts | East Zone/Dillon Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |