The goal of this project is to eliminate safety hazard associated with six subsidences. These may be permanently closed or gated to permit air movement in and out of the underground mine.
Location
Southern Perry County, Saltlick Township, north of SR 595 near New Straitsville
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
08/05/2012
2
Comment Period
08/05/2012
3
Decision
09/2012 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
10/2013 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (7), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(7) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 215 |
| Project Activity | Abandoned Mine Land Clean-Up; Watershed Improvements |
| Bessie Sale Subsidence Closures | Decision Signed Date: 09/11/2012 Legal Notice Date: 10/26/2013 |
| Forests | Wayne National Forest |
| Districts | Athens Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T14N, R15W |