The purpose of this project is to mitigate risks to public safety and prevent subsidence on Wayne National Forest lands by plugging and restoring abandoned mine sites.
Location
The project will take place at 5 sites in York Township, Athens County. Three of the sites are just outside Doanville, OH. The other sites are off County Road 4 (Glen Ebon Road) and State Route 691.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
09/13/2019
2
Decision
12/2019 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
03/2020 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(8) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Abandoned Mine Land Clean-Up; Watershed Improvements |
| 2019 Abandoned Mine Final Reclamation | Decision Signed Date: 12/19/2019 |
| Forests | Wayne National Forest |
| Districts | Athens Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Athens County, York Township, T12N R15W, Sections 4, 8, and 9 |