Conduct lode exploration mining activities on an upland ridge south of McGuire Creek. Exploration done by trenching down to bedrock to extract rock samples for analysis: 25-30 trenches proposed, ea. 2-3 ft. wide by 5-15 ft. long.
Location
Township 26 North, Range 7 East, Sections 23 & 24; Idaho County, Idaho
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
07/21/2020
2
Decision
06/2021 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2021 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(8) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Minerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations |
| Gold Hill Exploration | Decision Signed Date: 06/15/2021 |
| Forests | Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest |
| Districts | Red River Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |