The project entails the permanent closure of two partially collapsed mine portals on the Forest, a reroute for the Devil's Fork Loop Trail, and a new trail spur.
Location
This project is located on the Clinch Ranger District off State Route 619, approximately 3.9 miles northwest of Fort Blackmore in Scott County.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
05/29/2019
2
Decision
08/2019 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2019 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (1), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(1); 32.2 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(8) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Abandoned Mine Land Clean-Up; Trail Management |
| Devil's Fork Mine Portal Closure | Decision Signed Date: 08/25/2019 |
| Forests | George Washington and Jefferson National Forest |
| Districts | Clinch Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |