Decision Memo Completed

Monte Cristo Abandoned Mine Land Safety Closures

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

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 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
Monte Cristo Abandoned Mine Land Safety ClosuresDecision Signed Date: 07/27/2020
ForestsWhite River National Forest
DistrictsEast Zone/Dillon Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Land ownership management