Decision Memo Completed

Big Nugget Placer Claims

Lolo National Forest Mineral, Montana Ninemile Ranger District

Placer mine exploration using heavy equipment on previously disturbed lands.

Location

Meadow Creek Drainage, about 11 miles SE of Superior, MT

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
05/20/2006
2
Comment Period
05/20/2006
3
Decision
06/2010 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
06/2010 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.12 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(8); 32.2 (7), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(7); 32.2 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(8)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations; Watershed Improvements
Big Nugget Exploration PlanDecision Signed Date: 06/10/2010
ForestsLolo National Forest
DistrictsNinemile Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 24, T15N, R26W
Watershed managementMinerals and geology