Decision Memo Completed

Virginia Mine

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

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 Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
Virginia MineDecision Signed Date: 10/31/2016
ForestsBlack Hills National Forest
DistrictsHell Canyon Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionBlack Hills Meridian; T5S, R5E, NW1/4, SW 1/4, Section 7
Minerals and geology