Decision Memo Completed

Abandoned Mine Lands Remediation Project

Lincoln National Forest Lincoln; Otero, New Mexico Lincoln National Forest All Units

Reverse or stop the danger of abandoned mines using the following methods: 1.) Closure by Backfill; 2.) Closure by Polyurethane Foam and Backfill; or 3.) Closure with Bat-Friendly Grates. Remediation will occur at 24 Abandoned Mine Land features.

Location

22 features on Smokey Bear RD; 2 features on Sacramento RD

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/04/2017
2
Decision
06/2017 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2017 (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
Abandoned Mine Lands Remediation ProjectDecision Signed Date: 06/13/2017
ForestsLincoln National Forest
DistrictsSmokey Bear Ranger District; Sacramento Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Minerals and geology