Abandoned Mine Lands - Columbine Intermix Safety Closures: Mason Mine, Valley View, Engineer Village
Approximately 7 open mine features of inactive and abandoned mines will be closed to protect human health and safety. A recent court case requires that projects to be approved under Categorical Exclusions, such as this one, have notice, comment, and appeal periods. The Decision has been made
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Several locations between Falls Creek and Purgatory.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 01/01/2012 |
| Comment Period | 04/06/2012 |
| Decision | 05/2012 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 07/2012 (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:
215
Project Purpose:
Minerals And Geology
Project Activity:
Abandoned Mine Land Clean-Up
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Columbine intermix Mine Safety Closures
Decision Signed Date: 05/08/2012
Legal Notice Date: 05/11/2012
Forests:
San Juan National Forest
Districts:
Columbine Ranger District
States:
Colorado
Counties:
La Plata
Legal Land Description:
T36N R9W sections 7, 8, 18; T39N R9W section 25
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Cathleen Zillich
367 Pearl Street
Bayfield, CO 81122
970-385-1239
czillich@blm.gov
Last Updated: 6/26/2012