Mineral exploration project in the Vermilion drainage near Trout Creek, Montana. Plan of Operation proposing to excavate 10 test pits (10x4x8 feet) using a mini excavator on an unpatented mining claim.
Location
Vermilion River drainage, along the Vermilion Road, on National Forest System Lands
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
06/17/2021
2
Decision
07/2021 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2021 (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 |
| Vermilion Bench Association Minerals Exploration | Decision Signed Date: 07/07/2021 |
| Forests | Kootenai National Forest |
| Districts | Cabinet Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Sections 5 and 8, T24N, R30W, PMM |