Pol Miller Mine Closure Project
The proposal is to close access to a vertical mine shaft near Pol Miller Branch on NFS lands in Macon County, NC which will improve the condition and safety for forest visitors and for the terrestrial wildlife species that inhabit the mineshaft.
Project Summary
Current Status:
Completed
Location Summary:
Pol Miller Branch area of Macon County, NC
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 05/18/2021 |
| Decision | 07/2021 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 07/2021 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Nantahala Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants
Project Activity:
Species Habitat Improvements
Project Decision Information
Pol Miller Mine Closure Project
Decision Signed Date: 07/12/2021
Forests:
National Forests In North Carolina
Districts:
Nantahala Ranger District
States:
North Carolina
Counties:
Macon
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Jason Farmer
90 Sloan Road
Franklin, NC 28734
828-479-6431
jfarmer@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 12/14/2021