Greater Aspen Abandoned Mine Lands Safety Closure Project
This proposed project will implements safety closures and demolition on abandoned mine lands in the greater Aspen area of Pitkin County. Areas of project work include Conundrum Creek, Lincoln Creek, Linkins Lake, Petroleum/Anderson Lakes, Smuggler Mountain, Snowmass Mountain, and Mt. Yeckel. The proposed safety closures would address ?inactive? mine features such as open adits (horizontal entrance) and shafts (vertical entrance) that were once used to access underground mine workings that pose a physical hazard to the public. The proposed demolition activities would address ?unauthorized? structures on unpatented mining claims which pose a physical hazard to the public.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Local landmarks in Pitkin County include Conundrum Creek Trail #1981, Ruby Mine, Linkins Lake Trail #1979, Petroleum/Anderson Lakes Trail #1991, Warren Lakes, Snowmass Ski Area, and Margy's Hut
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 02/16/2016 |
| Decision | 05/2016 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 07/2017 (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:
White River National Forest All Units
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Minerals And Geology
Project Activity:
Abandoned Mine Land Clean-Up
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Greater Aspen Abandoned Mine Lands Safety Closure Project
Decision Signed Date: 05/11/2016
Forests:
White River National Forest
Districts:
West Zone/Aspen Ranger District
States:
Colorado
Counties:
Pitkin
Legal Land Description:
T 11S, R 85W, Sec 15; T 12S, R 84W, in Sec 7 & 12; T 10S, R 83W, Sec 32 and T 11 S, R 82W, Sec 5; T 12S, R 83W in Sec 1 & 10; T 10 S, R 84W, Sec 15 & 22; T 10 S, R 85W, Sec 18; T 9 S, R 83W, Sec 7.
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Olivia Garcia
900 Grand Avenue
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
970-945-3220
ogarcia@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 7/19/2017