Mining of placer terrace deposits using hand tools. Process excavated material using a trommel. Process water from trommel discharged to a settling pond; solid wastes used to backfill excavations and depressions on site.
Location
Section 2, T14N, R26W
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
03/29/2010
2
Comment Period
03/29/2010
3
Decision
07/2010 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
07/2010 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 215 |
| Project Activity | Minerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations |
| Rim Rock #1 a/k/a Gene, Roger, Dale Wingo Placer Mining Operation | Decision Signed Date: 07/13/2010 |
| Forests | Lolo National Forest |
| Districts | Ninemile Ranger District |