Renewal of Plan of Operations for the Virginia Mine. The operator proposes to continue the mining of feldspar. The disturbed area is 3.5 acres. As part of the renewal the operator is proposing to expand the operation by an additional 0.25 acres.
Location
The project is located 9.75 miles south of Custer or 1.3 miles northeast of Pringle, SD.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
09/28/2015
2
Decision
10/2016 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
11/2016 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Minerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations |
| Virginia Mine | Decision Signed Date: 10/31/2016 |
| Forests | Black Hills National Forest |
| Districts | Hell Canyon Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Black Hills Meridian; T5S, R5E, NW1/4, SW 1/4, Section 7 |