Environmental Assessment Completed

Small-scale Placer Mining Project

Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests Clearwater; Idaho, Idaho Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest All Units

Develop standard procedures for small scale placer mining in South Fork Clearwater River and French and Orogrande creeks to effectively protect surface resources including special status fish, prevent undue degradation, and improve approval process

Location

Along reaches of the South Fork Clearwater River and the French and Orogrande creeks

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/22/2015
2
Comment Period
12/18/2015
3
Objection Period Start
02/29/2016
4
Decision
07/2016 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
07/2016 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
Small-scale Suction Dredging ProjectDecision Signed Date: 07/06/2016
ForestsNez Perce-Clearwater National Forest
DistrictsSalmon River Ranger District; Red River Ranger District; North Fork Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Minerals and geology