Decision Memo On Hold

Mazourka Canyon Abandoned Mine Lands Safety Closures

Inyo National Forest Inyo, California Inyo National Forest All Units

Safety closures and restoration for three abandoned mine sites in Mazourka Canyon. Closures will include plugging or placing bat-friendly gates on mine shafts, removing abandoned equipment or materials, and placing rocks for more natural appearance.

Location

Mazourka Canyon

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
07/17/2023
2
Decision
08/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2025 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(8)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityAbandoned Mine Land Clean-Up
ForestsInyo National Forest
DistrictsMount Whitney Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Minerals and geology