Decision Memo Completed

Why Not Placer Plan of Operations

Kootenai National Forest Lincoln, Montana Three Rivers Ranger District

The project includes a plan of operations from an individual on a claim on the Yaak River. Suction dredging and power sluicing are proposed.

Location

The claim and proposed operations are in the Yaak River accessed from the yearlong open Eastside Road.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/27/2013
2
Comment Period
02/27/2013
3
Decision
06/2013 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
07/2013 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
Why Not Suction Dredging Plan of OperationsDecision Signed Date: 06/11/2013 Legal Notice Date: 06/25/2013
ForestsKootenai National Forest
DistrictsThree Rivers Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 33, T34N, R33W
Minerals and geology