The proposed action consists of exploration and extraction activities to extract placer gold from the POO area within the Lazy Beaver Claim. Mining operations include operation of heavy equipment and a Power Sluice. Reclamation would be ongoing.
Location
The Lazy Beaver claim is located between Rapid Creek and the Mickelson Trail along County Road 237 approximately 9 miles southwest of Nemo, South Dakota in Pennington County.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
07/15/2014
2
Comment Period
10/04/2014
3
Objection Period Start
04/03/2015
4
Decision
05/2015 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
06/2015 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 218 (2013) Non-HFRA |
| Project Activity | Minerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations |
| Lazy Beaver Claim Placer Mining Plan of Operations | Decision Signed Date: 05/26/2015 |
| Forests | Black Hills National Forest |
| Districts | Northern Hills Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T2N R4E Section 28 |