Decision Memo Completed

Ray Mines - Shafts Closure & Watershed Improvement

National Forests in North Carolina Yancey, North Carolina Appalachian Ranger District

The proposed action is to close11 abandoned mine shafts for public safety, ensuring bat habitat is maintained, and stabilizing streambanks.

Location

Appalachian Ranger District

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/18/2011
2
Decision
08/2011 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2011 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6); 32.2 (7), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(7)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityAbandoned Mine Land Clean-Up; Watershed Improvements
Ray Mines - Shafts ClosureDecision Signed Date: 08/02/2011
ForestsNational Forests In North Carolina
DistrictsAppalachian Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionBowlens Creek area
Minerals and geologyWildlife, fish, rare plants