To review proposed renewals of plans of operation for ten unpatented mining claims in the Crystal Creek Mining Area of the South Park Ranger District. A maximum of 22.42 acres of ground disturbance is proposed across all plans of operation.
Location
The Crystal Creek Mining Area located northeast of Lake George, Colorado.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
08/28/2025
2
Comment Period
12/20/2025
3
Decision
02/2026 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
02/2026 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Minerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations |
| Crystal Creek Mine Plans Renewal Project FONSI | Decision Signed Date: 02/04/2026 |
| Forests | Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands |
| Districts | South Park Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |