Abandoned Mine Site Characterization and Cleanup Handbook

Description

This 2000 handbook has been developed as a resource for project managers working on addressing the environmental concerns posed by inactive mines and mineral processing sites. The information contained is not policy or guidance, but rather a compendium of information gained during many years of experience on mine site cleanup projects. This information was developed primarily for EPA staff, but may also prove useful to others working on mine site characterization and cleanup projects, including states, other federal agencies, tribes, local government, public interest groups, and private industry. Content: Front Matter • Table of Contents 1. Introduction 2. Overview of Mining and Mineral Processing Operations 3. Environmental Impacts from Mining 4. Setting Goals and Measuring Success 5. Community Involvement 6. Scoping Studies of Mining and Mineral Processing Impact Areas 7. Sampling & Analysis of Impacted Areas 8. Scoping and Conducting Ecological and Human Health Risk Assessments at Superfund Mine Waste Sites 9. Site Management Strategies 10. Remediation and Cleanup Options 11. The Regulatory "Toolbox" Appendices