Decision Memo Completed

Gold Hill Exploration

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

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 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 Hill ExplorationDecision Signed Date: 06/15/2021
ForestsNez Perce-Clearwater National Forest
DistrictsRed River Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Minerals and geology