Closure of the Lazy Leo Mine

Summary

SCH Number
2010018017
Public Agency
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Document Title
Closure of the Lazy Leo Mine
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
1/4/2010
Document Description
The project is to permanently close the Lazy Leo Mine (aka Otto Adams Mine) within Red Rock Canyon State Park. The Lazy Leo Mine is a complex mine with several adits, vertical shafts, horizontal openings and production machinery. There are over 200 meters of underground workings on at least two levels. There is danger for human safety as it contains a winze (east-facing adit) and areas of collapse. In 2007 in conjunction with the Department of Conservation Abandoned Mines Lands Unit a complete inventory of abandoned mines was completed for Red Rock Canyon State Park. The inventory indicated that over 55+- abandoned mines and features were located within the Park. As part of this inventory process, a remediation work plan was developed to identify and prioritize these abandoned mines and features for closure with the Park. This proposed closure will encompass several closure methods including bat and wildlife-friendly gates, wildlife-friendly culvert gates and a hard closure backfill.

Contact Information

Name
Russ Dingman
Agency Name
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency

Location

Counties
Kern
Other Location Info
Red Rock Canyon State Park.

Notice of Exemption

Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15301
Reasons for Exemption
No potential for significant impacts to the environment is anticipated in compliance with Section 15300.1. There will be negligible or no expansion of existing use (class 1).

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