Decision Memo Completed

Pete Lien and Sons Nemo South Exploration Drilling

Black Hills National Forest Lawrence, South Dakota Northern Hills Ranger District

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 Exclusion32.2 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(8)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
Pete Lien and Sons Nemo South Exploration DrillingDecision Signed Date: 11/15/2023
ForestsBlack Hills National Forest
DistrictsNorthern Hills Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT3N, R5E, Section 33, Black Hills Meridian
Minerals and geology