Decision Memo Completed

Erikson Ridge Exploration Drilling

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

Conduct exploration drilling operations south of Orogrande, Idaho. The proposal is for a total of 62 drill sites. Only one site would be active at a time. Access primarily on Forest Service Roads. Access also requires approx. 3300 ft. of temp road.

Location

Township 30 North , Range 8 East, Sections 28, 29, 31, 32, and 33; Idaho County, Idaho

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
07/21/2020
2
Decision
07/2022 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2022 (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
Erikson Ridge Exploration DrillingDecision Signed Date: 07/01/2022
ForestsNez Perce-Clearwater National Forest
DistrictsRed River Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Minerals and geology