Decision Memo Completed

Abandoned Mine Closures 2011

Umpqua National Forest Lane, Oregon Cottage Grove Ranger District

The project proposes to close 18 abandoned mining adits with bat friendly gates.

Location

Mine adits are within the Sharps Creek and Brice Creek drainages in the Bohemia Mining District on the Cottage Grove Ranger District.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
01/17/2011
2
Decision
06/2011 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2012 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.12 (1), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(1)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityAbandoned Mine Land Clean-Up
Abandoned Mine Closures 2011Decision Signed Date: 06/23/2011
ForestsUmpqua National Forest
DistrictsCottage Grove Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT22S, R1E, Sections 25 and 36: T23S, R1E, Sections3, 9, 10, 12, 13, 16, 20-22.
Minerals and geology