Environmental Assessment Completed

Sandia Abandoned Mine Land Remediation

Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands Bernalillo; Sandoval, New Mexico Sandia Ranger District

Physical closures of up to 20 abandoned mine features with various methods, i.e. polyurethane foam, backfilling, fencing and or bat-friendly grates to correct physical safety hazards associated with abandoned mines.

Location

Several locations within the Sandia Ranger District east of Albuquerque, NM

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/16/2011
2
Comment Period
06/01/2012
3
Decision
08/2012 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
08/2012 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityAbandoned Mine Land Clean-Up
Sandia Ranger District Abandoned Mine Lands Remediation ProjectDecision Signed Date: 08/21/2012 Legal Notice Date: 08/25/2012
ForestsCibola National Forest
DistrictsSandia Ranger District
Minerals and geology