A pre-existing mine subsidence was recently discovered on the Forest. This subsidence poses a danger to the public. The proposed action is to permanently close the subsidence by backfilling with compacted fill material.
Location
The proposed project area is located approximately 0.5 miles east of Doanville 50 yards off of West Bailey Road, Athens County, York Township, Section 4.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
06/14/2013
2
Comment Period
06/14/2013
3
Decision
09/2013 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
11/2013 (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 |
| West Bailey Subsidence Closure | Decision Signed Date: 09/20/2013 Legal Notice Date: 10/26/2013 |
| Forests | Wayne National Forest |
| Districts | Athens Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |