The Orphan Wells & Abandoned Mines Project
A Forest-wide effort to address legacy effects associated with sub-surface mining and oil and gas drilling, this project would authorize mine safety closures, stream capture re-routes, and orphan well plugging in cooperation with partners.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
The proposed action could be applied across the Wayne National Forest system where orphaned and abandoned wells, stream captures, or hazardous mine openings exist.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 08/10/2021 |
| Comment Period | 12/21/2021 |
| Objection Period Start | 05/17/2022 |
| Decision | 11/2022 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 11/2022 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Wayne National Forest All Units
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Watershed Management; Minerals And Geology
Project Activity:
Abandoned Mine Land Clean-Up; Watershed Improvements
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
The Orphan Wells & Abandoned Mines Project
Decision Signed Date: 11/16/2022
Forests:
Wayne National Forest
Districts:
Wayne National Forest All Units
States:
Ohio
Counties:
Athens; Gallia; Hocking; Jackson; Lawrence; Monroe; Morgan; Noble; Perry; Scioto; Vinton; Washington
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Daniel Giannamore
13700 US Highway 33
Nelsonville, OH 45764
7407530892
daniel.giannamore@usda.gov
Last Updated: 11/18/2022