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 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 |
| Silver Strand Minerals Exploration Project | Decision Signed Date: 09/19/2023 |
| Forests | Idaho Panhandle National Forest |
| Districts | Fernan Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |