Mineral exploration and sampling conducted through boring four (4) geologic cores for analysis. Cores will be removed and remaining holes plugged with concrete.
Location
Area accessed from Arlington, WY on FS road 111. Drill #1 is on FS road 114. Drills #2 & #3 are on decommissioned 111.1C. Drill #4 is on decommissioned 125.1D. Drills are directly adjacent to roadbed.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
03/30/2018
2
Decision
02/2020 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2020 (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 | Special Use Authorizations; Minerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations |
| Encampment Minerals Core Drilling - Stud Creek | Decision Signed Date: 02/21/2020 |
| Forests | Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest |
| Districts | Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Sections 28, 31 and 32 of T. 18 N., R. 79 W., 6th P.M. |