Pondtown Creek Abandoned Mine Reclamation Project
Reclamation of the Pondtown Creek abandoned coal mine through removal of coal waste and concrete, recontouring, and revegetation to approximate pre-mining conditions.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Carbon County, Utah. The project site is located 2.7 miles west of Scofield Reservoir and 1.5 miles west of the Forest Service boundary on FR 009.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 03/04/2009 |
| Comment Period | 03/09/2010 |
| Decision | 07/2012 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 08/2012 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Categorical Exclusion:
32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Price Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
215
Project Purpose:
Watershed Management; Minerals And Geology
Project Activity:
Abandoned Mine Land Clean-Up; Watershed Improvements
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Pondtown Creek Abandoned Mine Reclamation Project
Decision Signed Date: 07/18/2012
Legal Notice Date: 07/24/2012
Forests:
Manti-Lasal National Forest
Districts:
Price Ranger District
States:
Utah
Counties:
Carbon
Legal Land Description:
T. 12 S. R 6 E., S1/2 SE1/4, Section 2
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Karl Boyer
115 W. Canyon Rd
Ferron, UT 84524
435-636-3551
kboyer@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 7/27/2012