Decision Memo Completed

Gold Heart Placer (2024 Plan of Operations)

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

Proposed 2024 Plan of Operations for valuable mineral activities on National Forest land in the Washington Creek drainage. Operator to utilize a mini-excavator to expose bedrock in an 80 foot by 80 foot area of interest. Access via existing roads.

Location

Washington Creek drainage, National Forest system lands, in Powell County, Montana.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
07/16/2024
2
Decision
08/2024 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2024 (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
Gold Heart Placer (2024 Plan of Operations)Decision Signed Date: 08/29/2024
ForestsLewis And Clark National Forest
DistrictsLincoln Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionS/El/4sec. 7, Tl2N, R8W, P.M.M, in Powell County, MT
Minerals and geology