Decision Memo Completed

Silver Strand Minerals Exploration Project

Idaho Panhandle National Forests Kootenai, Idaho Idaho Panhandle National Forest All Units

Silver Hammer Mining Corp. proposes to drill from 4 pads on their mining claims on the Coeur d'Alene River Ranger District using low-impact drilling techniques. The project will use existing roads with a total surface disturbance of 0.22 acres.

Location

The project area is accessed from Fernan Saddle along the Lost Mines Road (FS-612) to Five Fingers Saddle, then 1.8 miles along FS-411 to the project area on closed road 544D.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
07/07/2023
2
Decision
09/2023 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2023 (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
Silver Strand Minerals Exploration ProjectDecision Signed Date: 09/19/2023
ForestsIdaho Panhandle National Forest
DistrictsFernan Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Minerals and geology