Vision Mine & Valley View Mine Closure Project

The Forest Service is proposing to proceed with the closure of adits and shafts either by installation of bat grates or by emplacement of polyurethane foam (PUF) plugs and reseeding to promote revegetation.

Project Information

Expected Analysis Type
Decision Memo

Categorical Exclusion
Timber stand and/or wildlife habitat improvement activities which do not include the use of herbicides or do not require more than one mile of low standard road construction (Service Level D, FSH 7709.56)

Special Authority
Not applicable / Other

Lead Management Unit
Moab Ranger District

Notice and Comment Regulation
Not Subject to Regulations

Project Purpose
Minerals and Geology

Project Activity
Abandoned mine land clean-up

Project Status

Current Status
On Hold

Last Completed Milestone: Notice of Initiation (02/09/2012)

Next Milestone: NEPA or Forest Plan Amendment Decision Document Available (est. 04/2012)

Last Updated: 9/27/2012