Environmental Assessment Completed

Zuni Mountain Abandoned Mine Land Remediation

Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands Cibola, New Mexico Mount Taylor Ranger District

Physical closures of 49 abandoned mine features within the Zuni mountains using various methods, i.e. polyurethane foam, backfilling, fencing and or bat-friendly grates to provide for the safety of the general public.

Location

Several locations within the Zuni Mountains portion of the Mt. Taylor Ranger District

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/06/2011
2
Comment Period
04/06/2011
3
Decision
09/2012 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
02/2013 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityAbandoned Mine Land Clean-Up
Mt. Taylor Ranger District Zuni Mountains Abandoned Mine Lands RemediationDecision Signed Date: 09/13/2012 Legal Notice Date: 09/18/2012
ForestsCibola National Forest
DistrictsMount Taylor Ranger District
Minerals and geology