Decision Memo Completed

Abandoned Mine Closures (PNF)

Prescott National Forest Yavapai, Arizona Prescott National Forest All Units

Proposal to remediate up to inactive and abandoned mine workings that pose threats to human and wildlife safety within the Bradshaw and Verde Ranger Districts.

Location

T11N, R1E, Sec.36; T12N, R1E, Sec 17; T13N, R2E, Sec. 2; T14N, R3E, Secs. 20, 22, 28, 31; T14N, R2.5E, Sec. 25; T 12.5N, R2W, Secs. 25 & 33; T 13N, R2W, Sec. 35

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
09/23/2019
2
Decision
01/2020 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
02/2020 (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 ActivityHeritage Resource Management; Minerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations; Species Population Enhancements
Abandoned Mine Closures (PNF)Decision Signed Date: 01/17/2020
ForestsPrescott National Forest
DistrictsBradshaw Ranger District; Verde Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT11N, R1E, Sec.36; T12N, R1E, Sec 17; T13N, R2E, Sec. 2; T14N, R3E, Secs. 20, 22, 28, 31; T14N, R2.5E, Sec. 25; T 12.5N, R2W, Secs. 25 & 33; T 13N, R2W, Sec. 35
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsMinerals and geologyHeritage resource management