Decision Memo Completed

Minerals - Metallic Minerals Exploratory Core Sampling

San Juan National Forest La Plata; Montezuma, Colorado Columbine Ranger District

Process application for exploratory core sampling to determine mineral potential in the area. ~14 drill sites located in Bedrock Creek (La Plata Canyon, Columbine RD) and headwaters of East Mancos River (Dolores RD). Some sites accessed by helicopter

Location

Bedrock Creek (La Plata Canyon, Columbine RD) and headwaters of East Mancos River (Dolores RD)

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/01/2022
2
Decision
01/2023 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2023 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(8)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
Metallic Minerals Exploratory Core SamplingDecision Signed Date: 01/05/2023
ForestsSan Juan National Forest
DistrictsMancos/Dolores Ranger District; Columbine Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT36-37N R11W
Minerals and geology