Decision Memo Completed

Big Elk Exploratory Drill

Idaho Panhandle National Forests Shoshone, Idaho St. Maries Ranger District

Exploratory drilling program that is being driven by results obtained from 2015 drilling program. Data is being used to further define and characterize mineral potential of the claim block.

Location

Project located on Forest Road 3472K near the ID/MT border. Project area is accessed via Taft Exit on I90 up the Rainy Creek Rd and across the FR1187 connector to the Stateline and FR3472 intersection

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/08/2016
2
Decision
07/2016 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2016 (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
Big Elk Exploratory DrillDecision Signed Date: 07/26/2016
ForestsIdaho Panhandle National Forest
DistrictsSt. Maries Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT46N R6E Section 1, B.M.
Minerals and geology