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 Exclusion | 32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 215 |
| Project Activity | Abandoned Mine Land Clean-Up |
| DECISION MEMO for Foothills Abandoned Mines Reclamation Project | Decision Signed Date: 06/24/2013 |
| Forests | Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest |
| Districts | Salt Lake Ranger District |