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 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 |
| Griffs Canyon Placer Group Exploration Project | Decision Signed Date: 02/19/2014 Legal Notice Date: 02/28/2014 |
| Forests | Black Hills National Forest |
| Districts | Hell Canyon Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Black Hill Meridian; T4S, R3E, Sections 26; 34 & 35. |