Abandoned Mine Lands 2012
To protect public health and safety, remove rotting timbers and then seal openings to the abandoned Benita and Van Epps Mines using polyurethan foam plugs. All work will be completed using winches and hand tools.
Project Summary
Current Status:
Completed
Location Summary:
Pickwick and Benita Mines, near Van Epps Pass, upper Cle Elum River watershed.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 06/16/2012 |
| Comment Period | 06/16/2012 |
| Decision | 07/2012 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 08/2012 (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:
Cle Elum Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
215
Project Purpose:
Minerals And Geology
Project Activity:
Abandoned Mine Land Clean-Up
Project Decision Information
Abandoned Mine Lands 2012: Closure of Pickwick and Benita Mines
Decision Signed Date: 07/27/2012
Legal Notice Date: 07/28/2012
Forests:
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
Districts:
Cle Elum Ranger District
States:
Washington
Counties:
Kittitas
Legal Land Description:
Secs. 15 and 16, T. 23 N., R. 15 E.; W.M.
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JoAnne Homuth
803 W. 2nd Street
Cle Elum, WA 98922
509-852-1032
jhomuth@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 7/30/2012