Z -- LAKEVIEW MINE SITE TAILINGS OPERABLE UNIT REMOVAL ACTION

Sandpoint Ranger District, Bonner County. Idaho. Project consists of a total removal of mine tailings waste from the site, transportation of the mine waste, and disposal of the waste in an on-site repository. Also includes removal of the mine tailings waste material and underlying contaminated native materials found adjacent to Chloride Gulch Creek. Upgrading of approximately two miles of existing road to facilitate haul of the wastes from the site to the repository. Haul of the mining wastes and disposal of wastes in a repository. Construction of a mine waste repository with a temporary capping system. Site restoration including reconstruction of the streamback and streambed to a natural state, backfilling those areas where excavation occurred with clean fill materials, and plantings of native vegetation. Estimated price range between $100,000 and $250,000. Approximate start work date of August 1, 2003 with contract time of 60 calendar days.