Decision Memo Completed

Vermilion Bench Association 2023 Minerals Plan of Operations

Kootenai National Forest Sanders, Montana Cabinet Ranger District

Mineral exploration project in the Vermilion drainage near Trout Creek, Montana. The project proposes to excavate an area of ~1/2 acre (100'x200') on one unpatented mining claim and material processing on a second nearby unpatented mining claim.

Location

Vermilion River drainage, along the Vermilion Road, on National Forest System Lands.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
05/15/2023
2
Decision
06/2023 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2023 (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
Vermilion Bench Association 2023 Minerals Plan of OperationsDecision Signed Date: 06/21/2023
ForestsKootenai National Forest
DistrictsCabinet Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Minerals and geology