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

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIORBUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENTWASHINGTON, D.C. 20240http://www.blm.gov/October 24, 2013In Reply Refer To:3720 (280) PEMS TRANSMISSION 11/01/2013Instruction Bulletin No. 2014-005To:                   All Washington Office and Field Office OfficialsFrom:               Assistant Director, Renewable Resources and PlanningSubject:           Availability of the Abandoned Mine Lands Program Feasibility Study for Abandoned Mine Lands Inventory Validation and Physical Safety ClosuresThe 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 theun-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. WilliamsAssistant Director                                           Division of IRM Governance, WO-860Renewable Resources and Planning