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 Exclusion | 32.11, 7 Cfr 1B.3(A) (3); 32.12 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(8) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Special Use Authorizations; Research And Development |
| Coal Basin Methane Capture Research Project | Decision Signed Date: 06/21/2023 |
| Forests | White River National Forest |
| Districts | West Zone/Sopris Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |