Excavate existing placer gravels/tailings in a previously mined area. Material processed onsite; water taken from an existing 180-foot x 160-foot impoundment. Construct 5 settling ponds for process water/waste material. Personnel to camp onsite.
Location
Township 25 North, Range 4 East, Section 7; Idaho County; Idaho
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
07/15/2021
2
Decision
07/2021 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2021 (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 |
| Waterline Placer Exploration | Decision Signed Date: 07/15/2021 |
| Forests | Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest |
| Districts | Salmon River Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |