Decision Memo Completed

Wildcat Branch Test Burn

Daniel Boone National Forest Pulaski, Kentucky London Ranger District

Excavate 1000 tons of coal refuse from 0.2 acres on the Daniel Boone National Forest in Pulaski Co., KY to be burned by E. Ky. Power Cooperative. This action is to improve water quality in Wildcat Branch, which is impaired with AMD.

Location

On the Hail, KY USGS quadrangle, FS land tract number C-1090, approx. 3.8 miles SW of Mt. Victory, KY off of PUL-816A

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/23/2012
2
Comment Period
05/28/2012
3
Decision
08/2012 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
08/2012 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(8)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityHarzardous Waste Compliance Actions; Abandoned Mine Land Clean-Up; Watershed Improvements
Wildcat Branch Test Burn ProjectDecision Signed Date: 08/03/2012 Legal Notice Date: 08/24/2012
ForestsDaniel Boone National Forest
DistrictsLondon Ranger District
Watershed managementMinerals and geology