Decision Memo Completed

South Orogrande Exploration Drilling

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

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 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
South Orogrande Exploration Drilling (Red River Ranger District)Decision Signed Date: 06/15/2021
ForestsNez Perce-Clearwater National Forest
DistrictsRed River Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Minerals and geology