Inactive and Abandoned Underground Mines

Inactive and Abandoned Underground Mines PDF

Author: Lennie R. Scott

Publisher:

Published: 1975

Total Pages: 356

ISBN-13:

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This report is prepared in response to the requirements of P.L. 92-500, Section 304(e)(2)(B). It was prepared for use by planners, engineers and resource managers and provides information on the chemistry and geographic extent of mine drainage pollution in the U.S. from inactive and abandoned underground mines; underground mining methods and the characterization of mine drainage control techniques.

Abandoned Mine Site Characterization and Cleanup Handbook

Abandoned Mine Site Characterization and Cleanup Handbook PDF

Author: Nick Cato

Publisher:

Published: 2001-01-01

Total Pages: 400

ISBN-13: 9780756730352

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This Handbook has been developed by the EPA as a resource for project managers working on addressing the environmental concerns posed by inactive mines and mineral processing sites. This is not policy or guidance, but a compendium of info. gained during many years of experience on mine site cleanup projects. Chapters: Overview of Mining and Mineral Processing Operations; Environmental Impacts from Mining; Setting Goals and Measuring Success; Community Involve. at Mining Waste Sites; Scoping Studies of Mining and Mineral Processing Impact Areas; Sampling and Analysis of Impacted Areas; Scoping and Conducting Ecological and Human Health Risk Assessments at Superfund Mind Waste Sites; Site Mgmt. Strategies; and Remediation and Cleanup Options.