The claimant proposes to do exploration work on a 1-acre area. Exploration will be done using a backhoe or skid loader. Grizzly on-site to sort material. Camper on-site to use as office. Reclamation will be done concurrently.
Location
The project is 8-miles east of Custer, South Dakota off of Pass Creek Road (County Road 273).
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
11/25/2019
2
Decision
07/2021 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2021 (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 |
| Rocksie #2 Exploration Project | Decision Signed Date: 07/26/2021 |
| Forests | Black Hills National Forest |
| Districts | Hell Canyon Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | NE 1/4 Section 3; T4S; R3E; BHM |