Pete Lien and Sons has submitted a plan of operations to conduct exploratory drilling south of Nemo, SD. Up to 32 holes would be drilled to search for iron-bearing materials. Each hole would be 3 inches in diameter and up to 200 ft. deep.
Location
Approximately 1.5 miles south-southwest of Nemo, SD, along NFS trails 8254, 8256, and 8257.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
05/23/2022
2
Decision
11/2023 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
12/2023 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(8) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Minerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations |
| Pete Lien and Sons Nemo South Exploration Drilling | Decision Signed Date: 11/15/2023 |
| Forests | Black Hills National Forest |
| Districts | Northern Hills Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T3N, R5E, Section 33, Black Hills Meridian |