The purpose of the project is to reduce potential hazards to the public associated with open mines while protecting and preserving the intrinsic value of mining related features such as wildlife habitat and historic artifacts (25-30 possible sites)
Location
Throughout the Burro Mountains
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
03/11/2016
2
Decision
08/2016 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2016 (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 | Abandoned Mine Land Clean-Up |
| Burro Mountains AML | Decision Signed Date: 08/25/2016 |
| Forests | Gila National Forest |
| Districts | Silver City Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |