Closure of 5 mine adits at the Shenandoah Mine. Mine closure will provide for public safety. Bat gates and culverts will be installed as needed.
Location
Shenandoah Mine is located within the Bucks Lake Wilderness above the town of Rich Bar.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
06/01/2011
2
Decision
11/2016 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
04/2017 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Abandoned Mine Land Clean-Up |
| Shenandoah Abandoned Mine Closure | Decision Signed Date: 11/21/2016 |
| Forests | Plumas National Forest |
| Districts | Mt. Hough Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T25N, R7E, NE 1/4 of Section 28 |