Decision Memo Completed

Burke Martin Mine Clean Up & Safety Closures

White River National Forest Summit, Colorado East Zone/Dillon Ranger District

Reduce the risk to human health and safety of forest visitors and reclaim an abandoned mine site by closing mine features and demolition/removal of buildings/structures.

Location

Southwest of Montezuma, Colorado.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
07/12/2023
2
Decision
08/2023 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2023 (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
Burke Martin Abandoned Mine Land Safety Closure & Structure RemovalDecision Signed Date: 08/14/2023
ForestsWhite River National Forest
DistrictsEast Zone/Dillon Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Minerals and geology