Lassen Park >> Public comment is being sought on a document related to cleanup of a closed pistol shooting range at Lassen Volcanic National Park.

The range is actually about 1,500 feet outside of the park, 0.6 miles west of Manzanita Lake. It was closed down in 2002.

From 2013 to 2016, the park conducted investigations that determined lead concentrations in soils at the site exceeded background concentrations and human health and ecological values, according to a release from the park. It’s estimated some 10,000 bullets were fired at the site when it was in used from 1974-2002.

What comment is being taken on is an Engineering Evaluation/Cost Analysis that was prepared to consider alternatives for removal of the lead.

Comments on the document can be submitted online through http://parkplanning.nps.gov/LAVOfiringrange until Oct. 4.

Written comments may be sent to: Superintendent, Lassen Volcanic National Park, P.O. Box 100, Mineral, CA, 96063.