Decision Memo Completed

Escapee #1 Revised Operations Mining Project

Bighorn National Forest Big Horn, Wyoming Medicine Wheel Ranger District

Revised plan of operations for the mine to include utilization of a towable ride-on trencher/backhoe with a 1.24 cubic foot bucket. This decision will comply with direction to offer 30-day notice and comment and appeal opportunities.

Location

Approx. 1 mile north of Hwy 14A near the junction of FSR 13 and FSR 14

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
07/10/2012
2
Comment Period
07/10/2012
3
Decision
04/2013 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
06/2013 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
Escapee #1 Revised Placer Mining Operations ProjectDecision Signed Date: 04/09/2013 Legal Notice Date: 04/13/2013
ForestsBighorn National Forest
DistrictsMedicine Wheel Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT 56N R 91W sec. 21
Minerals and geology