Silver City Malone-Walnut-Fire
The Silver City Ranger District has identified abandoned mine sites that pose a threat to public safety and Forest Service personnel. These sites will be covered either by backfilling or using bat friendly gates.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Malone sites 18 miles southwest of Silver City in Burro Mountains. Fire sites 15 miles sw of Silver City in Burro mnts. Walnut approx. 7 miles NW of Silver City.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 07/13/2010 |
| Decision | 04/2011 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 08/2011 (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:
Silver City Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Regulations, Directives, Orders
Project Activity:
Abandoned Mine Land Clean-Up
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Abandoned Mine Closures (Malone, Fire, Walnut)
Decision Signed Date: 04/13/2011
Forests:
Gila National Forest
Districts:
Silver City Ranger District
States:
New Mexico
Counties:
Grant
Legal Land Description:
Malone- Township 20S, Range 16W Sec. 20 and 29. Fire- Township 19S, Range 16W Sec. 26 and 27. Walnut- Township 16S, 15W sec. 25.
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Antonio Ybarra
3005 E. Camino del Bosque
Silver City, NM 88061
575-388-8460
aybarra@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 6/28/2011