Decision Memo Completed

Highgrade AML Closures

Modoc National Forest Modoc, California Warner Mountain Ranger District

Closure of 24 abandoned mine lands features in the Highgrade Mining District for public safety

Location

Highgrade Mining District, south and southeast of Cave and Lily Lakes

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
07/03/2019
2
Decision
09/2019 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2019 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.12 (1), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(1); 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityAbandoned Mine Land Clean-Up
Highgrade AML ClosuresDecision Signed Date: 09/11/2019
ForestsModoc National Forest
DistrictsWarner Mountain Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT47N R15E Sec 1,11,12; T47N R16E Sec 6
Minerals and geology