Decision Memo Completed

Mesa Ranger District Abandoned Mine Land Closures

Tonto National Forest Pinal, Arizona Tonto National Forest All Units

Close two abandoned mine lands sites recently observed on Mesa Ranger District.

Location

This project is located in the vicinity of Whitlow Dam, north of Hewitt Station Road in Pinal County.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
10/06/2016
2
Decision
12/2016 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
12/2016 (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
Mesa Ranger District Abandoned Mine Land ClosuresDecision Signed Date: 12/20/2016
ForestsTonto National Forest
DistrictsMesa Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT1S, R11E
Minerals and geology