Sweetwater County Abandoned Mine Land Mitigation Project

The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality, Abandoned Mine Land Division, intends to mitigate hazards and environmental degradation from abandoned mines in Sweetwater County, Wyoming. This project involves drilling and grouting procedures to address a coal mine fire. The work will be conducted on private lands and WYDOT Right-of-Way within T18N, R105W, Section 1. The abandoned underground mine workings are a result of past coal, metal, and mineral mining practices and pose risks to public safety and the environment. This project is authorized under the Wyoming Abandoned Mines Program. Public comments on this project are solicited. Any party requesting a public hearing should submit a written request to the contact below, providing reasons for the request.