Decision Memo Cancelled

Abandoned Mine Lands Closures - Forestwide

Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests Clearwater; Idaho; Latah, Idaho Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest All Units

Permanently close open shafts and/or adits at abandoned mine sites for public safety while maintaining wildlife (bat) habitat and the historical integrity of the sites. Method(s) used to the close sites will vary, depending on the conditions present.

Location

T43N, R1W, Sec. 31; T35N, R6E, Sec. 3; T33N, R7E, Sec. 11; T29N, R9E, Sec. 34; T29N, R5E, Sec. 19; T28N, R7E, Sec. 35; T27N, R8E, Sec. 19; T25N, R4E, Sec. 7; Clearwater, Idaho, Latah Cos., Idaho

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
10/11/2017
2
Decision
12/2023 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
12/2023 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(8)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityAbandoned Mine Land Clean-Up
ForestsNez Perce-Clearwater National Forest
DistrictsNez Perce-Clearwater National Forest All Units
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Minerals and geology