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 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 |
| Erikson Ridge Exploration Drilling | Decision Signed Date: 07/01/2022 |
| Forests | Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest |
| Districts | Red River Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |