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Tab I: Questions and Answers, Pictorial Summary
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Introduction (pdf - 145 KB)
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Questions and Answers (pdf - 1 MB)
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Handbook Organization & References (pdf - 225 KB)
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Pictorial Summary (pdf - 3.2 MB)
Tab II: Program Management
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Introduction (pdf - 584 KB)
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Program Elements (pdf - 1.6 MB)
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Program Responsibilities (pdf - 1 MB)
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Park Management and Planning Documents (pdf - 571 KB)
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Liability and Abandoned Mines (pdf - 2.3 MB)
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Remediation Priorities (pdf - 465 KB)
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Environmental and Cultural Resources Law (pdf - 849 KB)
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Funding (pdf - 531 KB)
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Appendix A: Selected References (pdf - 4.5 MB)
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Appendix B: Glossary of Mining Terms (pdf - 1.5 MB)
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Appendix C: Definition of Acronyms (pdf - 183 KB)
Tab III: Project Management
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Introduction (pdf - 772 KB)
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Project Elements (pdf - 1.5 MB)
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Planning and Engineering (pdf - 1.78 MB)
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Construction for Small Projects (pdf - 1.8 MB)
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Quality Assurance (pdf - 690 KB)
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Management Tools (pdf - 885 KB)
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References (pdf - 151 KB)
Tab IV: Remediation Methods
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Introduction (pdf - 1.7 MB)
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Method Selection (pdf - 2.6 MB)
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Site Characterization and Monitoring (pdf - 2.1 MB)
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Underground Mine Closures (pdf - 8.2 MB)
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Surface Mitigation (pdf - 6.9 MB)
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Erosion and Sedimentation Control (pdf - 6.5 MB)
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Revegetation (pdf - 2.8 MB)
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References (pdf - 560 KB)
Tab V: Preliminary Cost Estimates
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Introduction (pdf - 1 MB)
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Summary Project Construction Cost (pdf - 150 KB)
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Summary Annual Project Maintenance Cost (pdf - 101 KB)
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Cost Centers (pdf - 3.5 MB)
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References (pdf - 238 KB)
Tab VI: Underground Safety
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Introduction (pdf - 835 KB)
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Safety Training (pdf - 85 KB)
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Abandoned Mine Hazards (pdf - 3.2 MB)
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References (pdf - 194 KB)
Tab VII: Field Guide
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Introduction (pdf - 1.1 MB)
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Instructions on AML Forms (pdf - 5.3 MB)
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Underground Reconnaissance Safety (pdf - 1.3 MB)
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Costing Data (pdf - 430 KB)
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Appendix A: Field Equipment (pdf - 361 KB)
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Appendix B: Locating Land Features on Topographic Maps (pdf - 702 KB)
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Appendix C: Compass and Pace Survey (pdf - 1.9 MB)
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Appendix D: Weights and Measures (pdf - 656 KB)
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Appendix E: NPS Abandoned Mine Problem Ratings (pdf - 237 KB)
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Appendix F: Common Unit Conversions (pdf - 220 KB)
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Blank AML Forms (pdf - 1.2 MB)
Last updated: October 28, 2022