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 Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 218 (2013) Non-HFRA |
| Project Activity | Minerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations |
| Small-scale Suction Dredging Project | Decision Signed Date: 07/06/2016 |
| Forests | Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest |
| Districts | Salmon River Ranger District; Red River Ranger District; North Fork Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |