Encampment Minerals proposes to drill six core samples for minerals exploration purposes. Cores will be 3.25 inches diameter and anywhere from 250 - 550 feet in length. Drilling area is accessed by one open public road and two decommissioned roads.
Location
To access project: Hwy 230 east from Riverside, BLM Road 3423/3423.1A north to Forest border. Cores to be located near Forest border adjacent to open Forest Rd 495 and two nearby decommissioned roads.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
08/21/2017
2
Decision
05/2018 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2018 (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 |
| Forests | Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest |
| Districts | Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Sec. 35 & 36, T. 14 N., R. 81 W. 6th P.M. Carbon County, WY |