White Pine Range Abandoned Mine Closures
The Forest service plans to mitgate around 180 safety hazards posed by abandoned mine features including adits, shafts and declines. These closure will include foam plugs, grates, and bat-friendly gates and cupolas.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Northwest corner of the White Pine Range, Hamilton, Treasure Hill, White Pine Co., NV
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 01/05/2012 |
| Comment Period | 03/30/2012 |
| Decision | 06/2012 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 07/2012 (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:
Ely Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
215
Project Purpose:
Minerals And Geology
Project Activity:
Abandoned Mine Land Clean-Up
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Treasure Hill Abandoned Mine Feature Closures
Decision Signed Date: 06/27/2012
Legal Notice Date: 07/06/2012
Forests:
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
Districts:
Ely Ranger District
States:
Nevada
Counties:
White Pine
Legal Land Description:
Sections 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 23, 24, & 25, T16N R57E; Sections 7, 18, 19, 20, 29, 30 & 31, T16N, R58E
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Deanna Stever
825 Avenue East
Ely, NV 89301
775-289-5120
dstever@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 9/5/2012