Decision Memo Completed

Abandoned Well Plugging

Wayne National Forest Lawrence, Ohio Ironton Ranger District

The Wayne National Forest will work with the OH Dept of Natural Resources to close 4 abandoned wells on the Ironton Ranger District. Two of the wells are located in the Hanging Rock ATV Area and the other 2 are in the Lake Vesuvius Rec Area.

Location

Two sites are within the Hanging Rock ATV Area and the other 2 are in the Lake Vesuvius Rec Area.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
12/29/2011
2
Decision
01/2012 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
02/2012 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(8)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityAbandoned Mine Land Clean-Up
Abandoned Well PluggingDecision Signed Date: 01/13/2012
ForestsWayne National Forest
DistrictsIronton Ranger District
Minerals and geology