Decision Memo Completed

Barren Fork Mine Portal Closures

Daniel Boone National Forest McCreary, Kentucky Stearns Ranger District

Close abandoned mine portals permanently using steel tube grating (approximately 6).

Location

Barren Fork and Railroad Fork

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
07/01/2010
2
Decision
02/2011 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2011 (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 ActivityAbandoned Mine Land Clean-Up
Barren Fork Mine Portal Closures 2010Decision Signed Date: 02/28/2011
ForestsDaniel Boone National Forest
DistrictsStearns Ranger District
Recreation managementMinerals and geology