Rabbit Mine and Mill abbreviated preliminary asessment
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Date
2004-03
Authors
Wallowa-Whitman National Forest (Agency : U.S.)
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Abstract
Assesses mine and mill site on moderate to steep side slopes, with burned debris of the mill, open adit and an airshaft filled with water, with associated waste dumps. A Niton XRF unit found numerous chemical elements exceeded regulations, especially arsenic with readings as high as 807 mg/kg. Two partially-covered shafts constitute a physical hazard. A Site Inspection is recommended.
Description
15 pp. Tables, appendices, illus.
"The Site is located approximately 8 aerial
miles southwest of the town of Granite, Oregon."
Captured June 5, 2008.
Keywords
Forest management -- Oregon -- Wallowa-Whitman National Forest, Hazardous waste site remediation -- Oregon -- Wallowa-Whitman National Forest, Abandoned mines -- Environmental aspects -- Oregon -- Wallowa-Whitman National Forest