The proposed action includes closing the abandoned mine openings and removal of trash on the sites. Items identified as historical will not be disturbed. Non-system access routes not required for other forest uses will be closed and reclaimed.
Location
Famous 49er AML site, Pacific AML site, Wahoo Air Shaft AML site, Ophir Mine AML site, Sawmill Ridge AML site, Little North Fork AML site
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
08/14/2015
2
Decision
02/2016 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
04/2016 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(8) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Abandoned Mine Land Clean-Up |
| Feather River Ranger District Abandoned Mine Closures 2015 | Decision Signed Date: 02/01/2016 |
| Forests | Plumas National Forest |
| Districts | Feather River Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T21N, R9E, sec 17; T21N, R10E, Sec 18, 24; T22N, R10E, Sec 8, 29; T23N, R6E, Sec 26 |