Decision Memo Completed

Griffs Canyon Placer Group

Black Hills National Forest Custer, South Dakota Hell Canyon Ranger District

Project proposes to conduct exploration drilling on unpatented mining claims approx. 8.3 miles southwest of Custer, SD. Exploration will be conducted using a skidloader w/a post hole digger. Exploration holes will be 1-20 ft deep; on 3-5 centers.

Location

8.3 miles southwest of Custer, SD.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
06/17/2013
2
Comment Period
08/30/2013
3
Decision
02/2014 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
06/2014 (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
Griffs Canyon Placer Group Exploration ProjectDecision Signed Date: 02/19/2014 Legal Notice Date: 02/28/2014
ForestsBlack Hills National Forest
DistrictsHell Canyon Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionBlack Hill Meridian; T4S, R3E, Sections 26; 34 & 35.
Minerals and geology