Abandoned Mine Lands - Freda Mine Reclamation
Move mine tailings from FS to a repository on private land where they originated. No new access roads or vegetative disturbance would occur on FS land. All work would be conducted by the State of Colorado, Division of Mine Reclamation and Safety
Project Summary
Current Status:
Completed
Location Summary:
Middle Fork Mineral Creek off Ophir Pass Road.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 04/02/2018 |
| Decision | 08/2018 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 07/2019 (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:
Minerals And Geology; Watershed Management
Project Activity:
Abandoned Mine Land Clean-Up; Road Maintenance
Project Decision Information
Freda Mine Site Reclamation Project
Decision Signed Date: 08/31/2018
Forests:
San Juan National Forest
Districts:
Columbine Ranger District
States:
Colorado
Counties:
San Juan
Legal Land Description:
T42N R8W section 33
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Walter Brown
367 Pearl Street
Bayfield, CO 81122
970-385-1372
wabrown@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 8/31/2018