Decision Memo Completed

Coal Basin Methane Capture Research Project

White River National Forest Pitkin, Colorado West Zone/Sopris Ranger District

Preliminary analysis to identify and quantify methane gas emission source locations within 5.2 square mile of Coal Basin to determine potential methane gas quality for future methane destruction or utilization projects.

Location

Coal Basin is located approximately 4 miles west, northwest of Redstone, Colorado. The research site is spread over approximately 5.2 square miles of Coal Basin where previous coal mining occurred.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
05/08/2023
2
Decision
06/2023 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2023 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.11, 7 Cfr 1B.3(A) (3); 32.12 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(8)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations; Research And Development
Coal Basin Methane Capture Research ProjectDecision Signed Date: 06/21/2023
ForestsWhite River National Forest
DistrictsWest Zone/Sopris Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Research