Take rock core samples from 5 locations near Lake Owen to be used for mapping local geologic stratigraphy. Drill pads are all located on unpatented mining claims and accessed via open National Forest System roads. No new roads will be built.
Location
Project sites are located directly adjacent to National Forest System Roads 552 and 552.A on the Laramie Ranger District.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
11/28/2018
2
Decision
06/2020 (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 | Minerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations |
| Wyoming Mines Geophysical Core Drilling | Decision Signed Date: 06/16/2020 |
| Forests | Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest |
| Districts | Laramie Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Sections 2 and 4, T. 13 N., R. 78 W., 6th P.M. Carbon County, WY. |