The Forest Service is proposing to authorize Peabody Powder River Mining, LLC (PPRM) to conduct geotechnical boring on National Forest System (NFS) lands to explore subsurface soil and sediment properties.
Location
Starts approximately 15 miles east of the HWY 59 and HWY 450 Junction.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
12/01/2011
2
Comment Period
12/01/2011
3
Decision
12/2011 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
12/2011 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3) |
| Special Authority | Forest Service Energy Implementation Plan |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 215 |
| Project Activity | Special Use Authorizations |
| Mackey Road Geotechnical Drilling Decision Memo | Decision Signed Date: 12/14/2011 |
| Forests | Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest |
| Districts | Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | 30-31, T. 43 N., R. 69 W. and Sections 6-8, 17, 21-22, T. 42 N., R. 69 W., 6th P.M. |