The project will mine valuable mineral specimens frrom waste dump. The proposal is to use a backhoe or a small dozer to make shallow excavations in the waste dump. The maximum depth of excavation is 6 ft. The excavations will be 3 to 12 ft wide.
Location
The project is located approximately 5 miles southwest of Custer, SD.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
02/15/2013
2
Comment Period
02/15/2013
3
Decision
05/2013 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
08/2013 (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 |
| Tip Top Mine | Decision Signed Date: 05/03/2013 |
| Forests | Black Hills National Forest |
| Districts | Hell Canyon Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T4S, R4E, NE 1/4, SW 1/4, Section 8, Custer Cty., SD |