Colorado. Inactive Mine Reclamation Program
Author
Publisher
Department of Natural Resources, Division of Reclamation, Mining & Safety, Colorado Inactive Mine Reclamation Program
Pub. Date
2009.
Language
English
Description
The Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety, Inactive Mine Reclamation Program, (IMRP) mitigates the hazards and environmental problems associated with past mining operations. Projects which are anticipated to cost over $25,000 and less than $50,000 are bid informally using the documented quotations procedures. Projects which are anticipated to cost over $50,000 are bid through the competitive sealed bid process.
Publisher
Colorado Division of Minerals and Geology, Colorado Inactive Mine Reclamation Program
Pub. Date
2002.
Language
English
Description
Abandoned mine problems are being well documented nationwide. In Colorado there are over 23,000 hazardous mines and 604 miles of streams impacted by past mining. The Colorado Inactive Mine Reclamation Program (imp) began in 1980 and has safeguarded over 6,127 mines and reclaimed 1539 acres of abandoned mined land statewide.
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