Modification (#5) to Federal Coal Lease COC-61357
Oxbow Mining LLC has applied to modify lease COC-61357 by adding 157 acres to prevent bypass of federal coal reserves both within existing lease and in the modification area and to allow for a more safe and logical mine plan. Forest must decide whether or not to consent to BLM leasing this land.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Approximately 3 miles north of Somerset, Colorado
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 12/14/2010 |
| Comment Period | 12/22/2010 |
| Decision | 08/2011 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 06/2011 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Forest Service Energy Implementation Plan; Ira - Inventoried Roadless Area Activities Requiring Secretary/Undersecretary Approval
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; Roadless Area Management
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Federal Coal Lease COC-61357 Modification, Tract 5
Decision Signed Date: 08/03/2011
Legal Notice Date: 08/10/2011
Forests:
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
Districts:
Paonia Ranger District
States:
Colorado
Counties:
Gunnison
Legal Land Description:
Sections 32 and 33 of T.12S, R. 90W, 6th PM, in Gunnison County
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Niccole Mortenson
2250 South Main Street
Delta, CO 81416
970-874-6616
nmortenson@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 9/29/2011