Permanently close an open shaft at an abandoned mine site to eliminate public safety risks. Closure methods include poly foam plugs, metal bars, drain pipes, and earthen materials. Backhoe or other earthmoving equipment would be used to fill hole.
Location
T42N R3W, Sec. 20, Palouse Ranger District, Latah County, Idaho
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
10/11/2017
2
Decision
09/2018 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2018 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(8) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Minerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations |
| Gold Bug AML (Abandoned Mine Lands) Closure | Decision Signed Date: 09/24/2018 |
| Forests | Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest |
| Districts | Palouse Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |