Feldspar and quartz will be removed at this existing mine site. Traditional mining techniques (drilling & blasting) will be used at the site.
Location
The mine is located approximately 4.5 miles southeast of Custer, South Dakota and is located off of Glen Erin Road.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
12/16/2013
2
Decision
04/2014 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2014 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.12 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(8) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Minerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations |
| Red Quartz Mine | Decision Signed Date: 04/14/2014 |
| Forests | Black Hills National Forest |
| Districts | Hell Canyon Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Black Hills Meridian, T4S, R5E, NE 1/4, NE 1/4, Section 8 |