Decision Memo Completed

Buck Creek Mine Closures Project

National Forests in North Carolina Clay, North Carolina Tusquittee Ranger District

The proposed action is to install gates / grates over abandoned open shaft and tunnel mines in the Buck Creek area of Clay County, North Carolina.

Location

Buck Creek olivine area north of US Highway 64 near the Clay County / Macon County line.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
06/27/2016
2
Decision
09/2016 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2016 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.12 (1), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(1)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityDispersed Recreation Mgmt.; Abandoned Mine Land Clean-Up
Buck Creek Mine Closures ProjectDecision Signed Date: 09/30/2016
ForestsNational Forests In North Carolina
DistrictsTusquittee Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Wildlife, fish, rare plants