Decision Memo Completed

Rocksie #2 Exploration Project

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

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 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
Rocksie #2 Exploration ProjectDecision Signed Date: 07/26/2021
ForestsBlack Hills National Forest
DistrictsHell Canyon Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNE 1/4 Section 3; T4S; R3E; BHM
Minerals and geology