A new Plan of Operations was submitted for continued operations at the Honeycomb Mine. Large blocks of decorative calcite will be removed from the mine. Up to 2.5 acres active disturbance proposed. Disturbed areas not needed would be reclaimed.
Location
The Honeycomb Mine is within the Blind Stream drainage of the Duchesne District of the Ashley NF. At the end of Forest System road 121, in the North 1/2 of Section 28, T2N R8W, Uinta Meridian.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
03/19/2015
2
Comment Period
12/08/2015
3
Objection Period Start
02/02/2016
4
Decision
05/2016 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
06/2016 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 218 (2013) Non-HFRA |
| Project Activity | Minerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations |
| Honeycomb Mine Project | Decision Signed Date: 05/11/2016 |
| Forests | Ashley National Forest |
| Districts | Duchesne Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Mine located within North 1/2 of Section 28, T2N R8W, Uinta Meridian. |