Antelope Mine Rail Spur Expansion
Antelope Coal LLC has requested an authorization to amend the existing Antelope Mine special use permit to allow expansion of the railroad spur area associated with expansion and increased capacity of the coal loadout facility. The proposed expansion will encompass approximately 151.3 acres of National Forest Service land; approximately 118.3 acres represents new disturbance and approximately 33 acres have been disturbed previously.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Hilight Bill Geographic Area
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 12/15/2010 |
| Comment Period | 06/19/2013 |
| Decision | 09/2013 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 11/2013 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Forest Service Energy Implementation Plan
Lead Management Unit:
Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
215
Project Purpose:
Minerals And Geology
Project Activity:
Minerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Cloud Peak Energy, LLC Antelope Mine Plant Expansion-Railroad Spur
Decision Signed Date: 09/25/2013
Legal Notice Date: 09/27/2013
Forests:
Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest
Districts:
Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District
States:
Wyoming
Counties:
Converse
Legal Land Description:
W 1/2, SW 1/4, Section 1; W 1/2, Section 12; W 1/2, Section 13; SE 1/4, SE 1/4, Section 14, T 40 N, R 71 W, Converse County, Wyoming.
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Amy Ormseth
2250 East Richards Street
Douglas, WY 82633-8922
307-358-7115
aormseth@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 3/1/2021