Decision Memo Completed

West Bailey Subsidence Closure

Wayne National Forest Athens, Ohio Athens Ranger District

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 Exclusion32.2 (7), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(7)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityAbandoned Mine Land Clean-Up; Watershed Improvements
West Bailey Subsidence ClosureDecision Signed Date: 09/20/2013 Legal Notice Date: 10/26/2013
ForestsWayne National Forest
DistrictsAthens Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Watershed managementMinerals and geology