Decision Memo Completed

Saw Log Placer Placer Exploration Project

Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest Madison, Montana Madison Ranger District

The Saw Log Placer Project is testing for placer deposits. The claimant plans to dig 3 test holes during this operation. Each test hole will be 6ft to 10ft wide, 10ft long, and 5ft to 10ft deep.

Location

Project site is located approximately 10 miles Northwest of McCallister, MT in the Saw Log Creek area.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
07/11/2019
2
Decision
01/2020 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2020 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(8)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
Saw Log Placer Placer Exploration ProjectDecision Signed Date: 01/27/2020
ForestsBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest
DistrictsMadison Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT4S R2W Sec. 16
Minerals and geology