Decision Memo Completed

Shenandoah Abandoned Mine Closure

Plumas National Forest Plumas, California Mt. Hough Ranger District

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 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
Shenandoah Abandoned Mine ClosureDecision Signed Date: 11/21/2016
ForestsPlumas National Forest
DistrictsMt. Hough Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT25N, R7E, NE 1/4 of Section 28
Minerals and geology