Abandoned mine waste repositories : site selection, design, and cost / by K. L. Ford and M. Walker.

Author/creator Ford, Karl L.
Other author Walker, M.
Other author United States. Bureau of Land Management.
Other author National Science and Technology Center (U.S.)
Format Electronic
Publication Info[Denver, CO] : U.S. Bureau of Land Management, National Science and Technology Center, [2003]
Description1 online resource (iii, 8 pages) : digital, PDF file.
Supplemental Contenthttp://purl.fdlp.gov/GPO/gpo4890
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SeriesTechnical note ; 410
Technical note (United States. Bureau of Land Management) 410. ^A427523
Abstract The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is conducting priority cleanups of abandoned mine sites on public lands. Typically, these sites contain tailings piles, cyanide heaps, and rock dumps that historically were constructed in or near drainages and now are releasing pollutants into watersheds. In compliance with regulations, BLM selects the most environmentally suitable site for removing mining waste and placing it into repositories. Repositories have different design features, and the design selected should be based on site-specific conditions and the results of water balance models. A Geographic Information System (GIS) can be a useful tool for screening and selecting a repository site. Industry sources and construction data from existing repositories can be used to predict construction costs. BLM found that the key factor in predicting cost is the volume of wastes to be placed.
General noteTitle from PDF title page (viewed on May 17, 2006).
General note"April 2003."
General note"BLM/ST/ST-02/002+3596"--P. [2] of cover.
Issued in other formPaper version: Ford, Karl L. Abandoned mine wast repositories.
Technical rpt numberBLM/ST/ST-02/002+3596
GPO item number0629-E-01 (online)
Govt. docs number I 53.20:410

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