Deer Creek Shaft and E Seam Methane Drainage Wells Project
Mountain Coal Company proposes to construct a ventilation shaft and escapeway and upto 143 locations with upto 168 methane drainage wells and approximately 24 miles of road for safety purposes of longwall underground mine.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
North Fork of the Gunnison Coal Area-West Elk Mine
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NOI in Federal Register | 09/18/2006 |
| DEIS NOA in Federal Register | 03/23/2007 |
| FEIS NOA in Federal Register | 08/17/2007 |
| Decision | 03/2008 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 06/2008 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Impact Statement
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Grand Mesa Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest All Units
Notice and Comment Regulation:
215
Project Purpose:
Minerals And Geology
Project Activity:
Minerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
E Seam Methane Drainage Wells
Decision Signed Date: 03/07/2008
Legal Notice Date: 03/14/2008
Forests:
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
Districts:
Paonia Ranger District
States:
Colorado
Counties:
Gunnison
Legal Land Description:
shaft/escapeway is located in NE S32, T 13 South, R 90 West, 6th PM, methane drainage wells in S 26-29 and 32-35, T 13 S, R 90 W and S 1-5, and 9-11, T 14 S, R 90 W, 6th
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Niccole Mortenson
2250 South Main Street
Delta, CO 81416
970-874-6616
nmortenson@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 11/21/2011