Decision Memo Completed

Unnamed Abandoned Mine Closure

Angeles National Forest Los Angeles, California Los Angeles River

The ANF proposes permanent closure of an abandoned mine shaft. The shaft collar is unstable, and the surface walls are steep and sheer. This vertical hazard will be mitigated by utilizing polyurethane foam to fill the shaft. Revegetate naturally

Location

See map in posted pdf.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
06/12/2020
2
Decision
08/2020 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2020 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityAbandoned Mine Land Clean-Up
Unnamed Abandoned Mine ClosureDecision Signed Date: 08/12/2020
ForestsAngeles National Forest
DistrictsLos Angeles River
Legal Land DescriptionSE  of Section 27 of Township 03N Range 14W
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsMinerals and geology