Decision Memo Completed

Lower and East Sand Creek Placer Exploration

Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests Idaho, Idaho Salmon River Ranger District

The Salmon River Ranger District proposes to approve Kent Powell’s proposal to excavate up to 18 test pits for the purpose of testing placer gravels for mineral values in the Sand Creek drainage area.

Location

Lower and East Sand Creek, Salmon River Ranger District

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
01/30/2012
2
Decision
06/2017 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2017 (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
Lower and East Sand Creek Placer ExplorationDecision Signed Date: 06/23/2017
ForestsNez Perce-Clearwater National Forest
DistrictsSalmon River Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT25N R4E Sections 18 and 19
Minerals and geology