Decision Memo Completed

Wisseman Mine Restoration Project

Sierra National Forest Mariposa, California Bass Lake Ranger District

The proposed action is to reclaim the Wisseman Mine sites by removing all remaining mining equipment, structures and debris.Install bat gates on two adits or close the remaining adits by using foam plugs.

Location

Wisseman Mine is located off of Forest Road 4S81, north of Fish Creek Campground and accessed off of Forest Road 4S081N and 4S081P on the Sierra National Forest.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
08/07/2015
2
Decision
09/2015 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2015 (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; Species Population Enhancements
Wisseman Mine Restoration ProjectDecision Signed Date: 09/08/2015
ForestsSierra National Forest
DistrictsBass Lake Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT. 8 S; R 24 E; Sections 3 & 4 Mt. Diablo Meridian
Wildlife, fish, rare plants