Abandoned Mine Lands - Bullion King Mine Waste Access and Cover
Use and maintenance of Forest Road #822, including correction of outsloped grade on rocky narrow portion of the road. Also allow use and rehabilitation of approximately 400 feet of non-system two-track road to reach a second private waste rock pile.
Project Summary
Current Status:
Completed
Location Summary:
Porphyry Gulch Road # 822 from Highway 550 to Bullion King Mine, and Forest Service land in the vicinity of the Bullion King Mine. Approximately 7 miles NW of Silverton, CO.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 07/01/2013 |
| Decision | 05/2014 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 07/2014 (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:
Columbine Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Watershed Management
Project Activity:
Abandoned Mine Land Clean-Up; Road Maintenance
Project Decision Information
Bullion King Mine Reclamation
Decision Signed Date: 05/20/2014
Forests:
San Juan National Forest
Districts:
Columbine Ranger District
States:
Colorado
Counties:
San Juan
Legal Land Description:
T42N, R8W, sections 21, 22, 23
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Cathleen Zillich
367 Pearl Street
Bayfield, CO 81122
970-385-1239
czillich@blm.gov
Last Updated: 5/21/2014