Critical Removal Action at the Argonaut Mine Tailings Site
Summary
SCH Number
2015108272
Public Agency
Department of Toxic Substances Control
Document Title
Critical Removal Action at the Argonaut Mine Tailings Site
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
10/20/2015
Document Description
The Most of the Site is covered with mine taiiings consisting of grey sands. These sands contain arsenic; the highest level onsite is 32,000 parts per million. These tailings were believed to be processed from the Argonaut Mine Stamp Mill roughly 1/3 of a mile north of the site. The depth of grey sands at the northern tip of the site is approximately 25 feet; while at the southern limit the grey sands may exceed a depth of 60 feet. There is an intermittent creek that runs through the length of the Site.
Contact Information
Name
Tami Trearse
Agency Name
Department of Toxic Substances Control
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Jackson
Counties
Amador
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
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