Apex Mine Final Reclamation Plan
The Strong Mining Co. will implement final reclamation of the Apex (Strong) Mine. Plan includes safety closures of two adits, demolition and removal of all improvements, decommissioning access roads and trails, and site revegetation.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Mine is located at the terminus of NFSR 602.3M, which intersects the Transfer Trail approximately 1/4 north of Windy Point
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 03/04/2019 |
| Decision | 06/2020 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 09/2020 (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:
West Zone/Rifle Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Minerals And Geology
Project Activity:
Minerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations; Species Population Enhancements
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Apex Mine Final Reclamation Plan
Decision Signed Date: 06/30/2020
Forests:
White River National Forest
Districts:
West Zone/Rifle Ranger District
States:
Colorado
Counties:
Garfield
Legal Land Description:
SE 1/4 Sec. 7, T5S, R88W; SW 1/4 Sec. 8, T5S, R88W; NW 1/4 Sec. 17, T5S, R88W; NE 1/4 Sec. 18, T5S, R88W, 6th Principal Meridian, Garfield County, Colorado
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Jason Gross
0094 Country Road 244
Rifle, CO 81650
970-876-9046
jason.gross@usda.gov
Last Updated: 10/16/2020