Tomichi and Kebler AML Physical Safety Closures
The physical closure of 24 abandoned, inactive mine features such as open adits and shafts which pose the greatest physical hazard to the public. The closures include actions to restore, reclaim, abate, control, or prevent the adverse effects.
Project Summary
Current Status:
Completed
Location Summary:
20-30 Miles East of Gunnison, Colorado. Gunnison Ranger District and Salida Ranger District, PSICC NF
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 02/06/2023 |
| Comment Period | 02/06/2024 |
| Decision | 06/2024 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 06/2024 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.2 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(8)
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Gunnison Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Minerals And Geology
Project Activity:
Abandoned Mine Land Clean-Up
Project Decision Information
Tomichi and Kebler AML Physical Safety Closures
Decision Signed Date: 06/18/2024
Forests:
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests; Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
Districts:
Gunnison Ranger District; Salida Ranger District
States:
Colorado
Counties:
Chaffee; Gunnison
Legal Land Description:
New Mexico PM: T49N, R4E, Sec. 1; T50N, R4E, Sec. 27, 28, & 33; T49N, R5E, Sec. 3; T50N, R5E, Sec. 2, 11, 14, 26, & 34; T51N, R5E, Sec. 35.
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Pamela Leschak
216 N. Colorado
Gunnison, CO 81230
970-874-6640
Pamela.Leschak@usda.gov
Last Updated: 6/20/2024