Diamond Creek Abandoned Mine Lands Physical Safety Closures
Ouray Ranger District proposes to physically close or upgrade six abandoned, inactive mine features such as open adits and shafts along the Engineer Pass Road.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Sites are about five miles southeast of the City of Ouray on National Forest System lands along County Road 18/Engineer Pass Road.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 02/17/2022 |
| Decision | 06/2022 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 06/2022 (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:
Ouray Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Minerals And Geology
Project Activity:
Abandoned Mine Land Clean-Up
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Diamond Creek AML Physical Safety Closures Project
Decision Signed Date: 06/09/2022
Forests:
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
Districts:
Ouray Ranger District
States:
Colorado
Counties:
Ouray
Legal Land Description:
T43N, R7W, Sections 22 and 23, NMPM
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Pamela Leschak
2505 S. Townsend
Montrose, CO 81401
970-874-6640
Pamela.Leschak@usda.gov
Last Updated: 6/9/2022