Decision Memo Completed

Utah DNR Foothills Mine Reclamation Project

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest Salt Lake, Utah Salt Lake Ranger District

The Foothills Abandoned Mine Reclamation project plans to close hazardous abandoned mine openings in Weber, Morgan, Davis, and Salt Lake Counties. A total of 21 mine openings were identified as open and needing closure to protect public safety.

Location

Of the 21 mine openings, 8 are located on National Forest System (NFS) lands.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/18/2013
2
Comment Period
04/07/2013
3
Decision
06/2013 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
07/2013 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityAbandoned Mine Land Clean-Up
DECISION MEMO for Foothills Abandoned Mines Reclamation ProjectDecision Signed Date: 06/24/2013
ForestsUinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
DistrictsSalt Lake Ranger District
Minerals and geology