Availability of the Abandoned Mine Lands Program Feasibility Study for Abandoned Mine Lands Inventory Validation and Physical Safety Closures

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20240
http://www.blm.gov/
October 24, 2013

In Reply Refer To:
3720 (280) P
EMS TRANSMISSION 11/01/2013

Instruction Bulletin No. 2014-005

To:                   All Washington Office and Field Office Officials

From:               Assistant Director, Renewable Resources and Planning

Subject:           Availability of the Abandoned Mine Lands Program Feasibility Study for Abandoned Mine Lands Inventory Validation and Physical Safety Closures

The Division of Environmental Quality and Protection is pleased to announce the availability of the Abandoned Mine Lands (AML) Program Feasibility Study for AML Inventory Validation and Physical Safety Closures (Bureau of Land Management (BLM) publication number BLM/WO/GI-13/011+1637).  The study estimates the costs to validate and address the

un-remediated AML sites posing physical safety hazards to the public.

The report is available on the BLM website.  Printed copies may be obtained from the Washington Office, Division of Environmental Quality and Protection (WO-280).

We graciously offer our thanks to all the BLM employees who contributed to the production of this study.

If you have any questions about this document, please contact Erinn Shirley, Acting AML Program Lead, at 202-912-7132 or eshirley@blm.gov.

Signed by:                                                       Authenticated by:

Edwin L. Roberson                                          Robert M. Williams
Assistant Director                                           Division of IRM Governance, WO-860
Renewable Resources and Planning