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 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 2023 Minerals Plan of Operations | Decision Signed Date: 06/21/2023 |
| Forests | Kootenai National Forest |
| Districts | Cabinet Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |