Decision Memo Completed

Pol Miller Mine Closure Project

National Forests in North Carolina Macon, North Carolina Nantahala Ranger District

The proposal is to close access to a vertical mine shaft near Pol Miller Branch on NFS lands in Macon County, NC which will improve the condition and safety for forest visitors and for the terrestrial wildlife species that inhabit the mineshaft.

Location

Pol Miller Branch area of Macon County, NC

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
05/18/2021
2
Decision
07/2021 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2021 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements
Pol Miller Mine Closure ProjectDecision Signed Date: 07/12/2021
ForestsNational Forests In North Carolina
DistrictsNantahala Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Wildlife, fish, rare plants