Decision Memo Completed

Gold Dust Mines

Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests Latah, Idaho Palouse Ranger District

Claimants to test lodes by drilling 10 core holes/site (4 sites) w/ portable drill. Each hole reclaimed upon completion. Drilling water brought in. Claimants to remove excess wood, metal debris, etc. from three previous operations. No rd. construct.

Location

T43N, R1W, Sec. 31; Mountain Gulch Claims; Latah County, Idaho

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/28/2017
2
Decision
04/2022 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2022 (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
Gold Dust MinesDecision Signed Date: 04/13/2022
ForestsNez Perce-Clearwater National Forest
DistrictsPalouse Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Minerals and geology