Decision Memo Completed

Killinger Creek Mine Restoration and Mitigation

George Washington and Jefferson National Forests Smyth, Virginia Mount Rogers National Recreation Area

Restore the functionality of the existing mitigation structures to address current excessive sedimentation in Killinger Creek. Also known as the Va. Division of Mineral Mining Glade Mountain Reclamation Project

Location

Located off FS 86, Glade Mountain

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
06/03/2020
2
Decision
08/2020 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2020 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.12 (4), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(4); 32.2 (18), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(18)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityAbandoned Mine Land Clean-Up; Watershed Improvements
Killinger Creek Mine Restoration and MitigationDecision Signed Date: 08/03/2020
ForestsGeorge Washington and Jefferson National Forest
DistrictsMount Rogers National Recreation Area
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Watershed management