Decision Memo Completed

Burro Mountains AML

Gila National Forest Grant, New Mexico Silver City Ranger District

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 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
Burro Mountains AMLDecision Signed Date: 08/25/2016
ForestsGila National Forest
DistrictsSilver City Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Minerals and geology