Conduct exploration drilling south of Orogrande, Idaho. The proposal is for a total of 52 drill sites. Only one site would be active at a time. Access primarily on Forest Service Roads. Access also requires approx. 3500 ft. of temp road.
Location
Township 26 North, Range 7 East, Sections 1 and 12; T26N, R8E, Sections 1 and 13; T27N, R7E, Sections 11 and 36; T27N, R8E, Section 31; Idaho County, Idaho
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
07/21/2020
2
Decision
06/2021 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2021 (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 |
| South Orogrande Exploration Drilling (Red River Ranger District) | Decision Signed Date: 06/15/2021 |
| Forests | Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest |
| Districts | Red River Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |