Decision Memo Completed

Bessemer Hollow Reclamation Project

Wayne National Forest Athens, Ohio Athens Ranger District

This project consists of closing 2 subsidences, reconstructing channels to re-establish surface water flow and treating acid mine drainage seeps in a heavily-impacted, mined area just north of Nelsonville (alongside Woodlane Ave).

Location

Just north of Nelsonville on both sides of Woodlane Avenue

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
06/15/2011
2
Decision
11/2011 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
12/2011 (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; Watershed Improvements
Bessemer Hollow Reclamation ProjectDecision Signed Date: 11/21/2011
ForestsWayne National Forest
DistrictsAthens Ranger District
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsWatershed management