The Lolo National Forest proposes the closure of three hazardous mine openings (Raven two openings and North Silver King one) on the Plains Thompson Falls Ranger District. Closures would address public safety and use bat compatible locking gates.
Location
Section 33 of T22N R28W
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
04/03/2023
2
Decision
05/2023 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2023 (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 |
| Raven and North Silver King Adit Closures | Decision Signed Date: 05/17/2023 |
| Forests | Lolo National Forest |
| Districts | Plains/Thompson Falls Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |