Decision Memo Completed

Golden Meadow Placer Exploration Project

Black Hills National Forest Pennington, South Dakota Mystic Ranger District

The proposal is to determine the value and extent of the gold bearing gravels on the claim. Test holes (approximately 75) will be dug in a grid pattern, approximately 50-100 ft. apart across the proposed exploration area.

Location

Access to the claim will be via NFSR 449 (Gondola Road) to the Taylor Quarry. At the quarry an existing two-track branches off to the northeast which directly accesses the claim.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
05/05/2020
2
Decision
09/2020 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2020 (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
Golden Meadow Placer Exploration ProjectDecision Signed Date: 09/15/2020
ForestsBlack Hills National Forest
DistrictsMystic Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionBlack Hills Meridian; T1S, R7E,NE1/4 Section 18
Minerals and geology