Decision Memo Completed

Oregon Gulch

Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest Lewis and Clark, Montana Helena National Forest All Units

Proposed two-person placer operation that would screen remnant stream channel deposits for valuable minerals.

Location

Oregon Gulch drainage of the Big Belt Mountains north of Canyon Ferry Reservoir

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
09/23/2013
2
Decision
08/2014 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2014 (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
Oregon Gulch PlacerDecision Signed Date: 08/14/2014
ForestsHelena National Forest; Lewis And Clark National Forest
DistrictsHelena Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSec 22, T11N, R1W
Minerals and geology