Exploratory drilling to assess mineral presence at 9 sites on existing roads and 3 helicopter sites in Emigrant Creek area. Total ground disturbance of approximately 0.3 acres.
Location
Four unpatented mining claims on the west flank of Emigrant Peak and five unpatented claims on the east side of Emigrant Creek.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
06/03/2015
2
Decision
05/2016 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2016 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(8) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Minerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations |
| Forests | Custer Gallatin National Forest |
| Districts | Yellowstone Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T6S, R8E, Section 36, T7S, R8E, Section 1; T6S, R9E, Sections 5 and 6 |