Sierra Vista Abandoned Mine Land Closures 2022
Closure of 58 mine features, including shafts, tunnels, and open cuts using bat gates and cupolas, polyurethane foam, and fencing, to secure the workings against threats to human and wildlife safety.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Project is centered on 58 abandoned mine land features on the Sierra Vista Ranger District in Santa Cruz County, AZ, in the Patagonia Mountains.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 02/09/2022 |
| Decision | 02/2023 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 03/2023 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.2 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(8)
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Sierra Vista Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Minerals And Geology
Project Activity:
Minerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Sierra Vista Abandoned Mine Land Closures 2022
Decision Signed Date: 02/10/2023
Forests:
Coronado National Forest
Districts:
Sierra Vista Ranger District
States:
Arizona
Counties:
Santa Cruz
Legal Land Description:
T22S R15E Sec 26,35; T22S R16E Sec 22; T23S R15E Sec 1,2,3,10,11,13,23,26,35,36; T23S R16E Sec 15,22,29,31
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Deborah Bradley
5990 S. Hwy. 92
Hereford, AZ 85615
520-388-8345
Deborah.Bradley@usda.gov
Last Updated: 2/10/2023