Decision Memo Completed

Sufco 2017 Geophysical Survey Project

Fishlake National Forest Sevier, Utah Richfield Ranger District

The Richfield District Ranger is evaluating a proposal from Canyon Fuel Company LLC, Sufco Mine, to conduct a high resolution seismic reflection survey to identify potential faulting adjacent to the current Sufco underground mine operations.

Location

The seismic line would be located in the West half of the South West quarter of Sec. 14 and the South half of Sec. 15, T.21S. R.4E. immediately adjacent to the Sufco Mine federal coal lease.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
06/22/2017
2
Decision
08/2017 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2017 (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 ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
Sufco 2017 Geophysical Survey ProjectDecision Signed Date: 08/16/2017
ForestsFishlake National Forest
DistrictsRichfield Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Minerals and geology