Decision Memo Completed

Baner Group Exploration Drilling

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

The claimant proposes exploratory drilling on the Red River RD to test for gold values. The project area is in previously disturbed and undisturbed areas of the Baner Creek drainage. The proposal includes 11 drill sites with 2 holes max/site.

Location

Township 28 North, Range 8 East, Section 18; Idaho County, Idaho

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
06/30/2017
2
Decision
10/2017 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2018 (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
Baner Group Exploration DrillingDecision Signed Date: 10/03/2017
ForestsNez Perce-Clearwater National Forest
DistrictsRed River Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Minerals and geology