Special Use Authorization for Use and Occupancy of Additional NFS Lands at Black Thunder Mine
Amendment of existing permit to add 334.5 acres for overstrip of topsoil and overburden and stockpile material for reclamation and other mining activities at Black Thunder Mine. And USFS administrative actions or orders to manage public land use.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Thunder Basin NG, southwest of Wright, WY
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 09/13/2017 |
| Comment Period | 09/13/2017 |
| Objection Period Start | 09/14/2018 |
| Decision | 11/2018 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 11/2018 (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:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Special Use Management
Project Activity:
Special Use Authorizations
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
SUA Amendment for Use and Occupancy of NFS Lands at Black Thunder Mine
Decision Signed Date: 11/09/2018
Forests:
Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest
Districts:
Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District
States:
Wyoming
Counties:
Campbell
Legal Land Description:
Sec. 1 and 2 T42N R71W, 6th P.M.
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James McKay
2250 East Richards Street
Douglas, WY 82633-8922
307-358-4690
jmckay02@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 11/9/2018