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 Exclusion | 32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 215 |
| Project Activity | Minerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations |
| Escapee #1 Revised Placer Mining Operations Project | Decision Signed Date: 04/09/2013 Legal Notice Date: 04/13/2013 |
| Forests | Bighorn National Forest |
| Districts | Medicine Wheel Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T 56N R 91W sec. 21 |