Decision Memo Completed

South Mesa Abandoned Mines project

Tonto National Forest Maricopa; Pinal, Arizona Mesa Ranger District

20 Abandoned mine lands features proposed for closure using methods recommended by Bat Conservation International, (e.g., warning signs, bat gates, expanding foam, or backfill.)

Location

Project features are situated in the southern portion of the Mesa Ranger District. General locations are near Bush Highway, Apache Trail, Hewitt Station, Milk Ranch, Roblas Canyon, Woodbury in Supers.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
09/10/2020
2
Decision
03/2021 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
03/2021 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.12 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(8)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityAbandoned Mine Land Clean-Up
South Mesa Abandoned Mines projectDecision Signed Date: 03/02/2021
ForestsTonto National Forest
DistrictsMesa Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Minerals and geology