Utah DNR Foothills Mine Reclamation Project
The Foothills Abandoned Mine Reclamation project plans to close hazardous abandoned mine openings in Weber, Morgan, Davis, and Salt Lake Counties. A total of 21 mine openings were identified as open and needing closure to protect public safety.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Of the 21 mine openings, 8 are located on National Forest System (NFS) lands.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 03/18/2013 |
| Comment Period | 04/07/2013 |
| Decision | 06/2013 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 07/2013 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Salt Lake 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
DECISION MEMO for Foothills Abandoned Mines Reclamation Project
Decision Signed Date: 06/24/2013
Forests:
Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
Districts:
Salt Lake Ranger District
States:
Utah
Counties:
Salt Lake
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Steve Scheid
6944 South 3000 East
Cottonwood Heights, UT 84212
801-733-2689
sscheid@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 6/24/2013