Decision Memo Completed

Montgomery Gulch Project of Operations

Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest Beaverhead, Montana Pintler Ranger District

Ken Lutz of Philipsburg Montana has submitted a Plan of Operations to explore for minerals on unpatented mining claims, digging four test pits located approximately 12 miles west of Philipsburg, Montana. Access includes use of FS Road 78562.

Location

Approximately 12 miles west of Philipsburg, Montana.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
01/04/2024
2
Decision
02/2024 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2024 (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
Montgomery Gulch Project of OperationsDecision Signed Date: 02/26/2024
ForestsBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest
DistrictsPintler Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Minerals and geology