Black Thunder MIne Topsoil and Overburden Stockpile
The Forest Service is proposing to authorize Thunder Basin Coal Company?s Black Thunder Mine (BTM) to occupy National Forest System (NFS) lands for the purpose of constructing and storing topsoil and overburden stockpiles.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Black Thunder Mine approximately 9 miles east of HWY 59 and HWY 450 Junction
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 12/14/2011 |
| Comment Period | 12/17/2011 |
| Decision | 10/2012 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 12/2012 (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:
Special Use Management
Project Activity:
Special Use Authorizations
Current Status:
Cancelled
Forests:
Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest
Districts:
Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District
States:
Wyoming
Counties:
Campbell
Legal Land Description:
W½, Section 22, W½, Section 27,T. 43 N., R. 71 W., Campbell County, Wyoming, 6th P.M.
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Amy Ormseth
2250 East Richards Street
Douglas, WY 82633-8922
307-358-1620
aormseth@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 9/18/2012