Decision Memo Completed

Cawthorn Hollow Subsidence Closures

Wayne National Forest Hocking, Ohio Wayne National Forest All Units

Treat abandoned minelands to reduce acid mine drainage by closing two subsidences, treating four known seeps, opening two blocked drainages, and restoring positive drainage in this tributary to Monday Creek.

Location

Southwestern Hocking County , Ward Township, 0.8 miles north of Bessemer,and 2 miles NE of Nelsonville, Ohio

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
12/07/2009
2
Decision
09/2010 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2011 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (7), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(7)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements; Abandoned Mine Land Clean-Up; Watershed Improvements
Cawthorn Hollow Subsidence ClosuresDecision Signed Date: 09/28/2010
ForestsWayne National Forest
DistrictsAthens Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT13N, R15W; E 1/2 of Section 14
Watershed managementWildlife, fish, rare plants