Decision Memo Completed

Red Cone Exploration

Pike-San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands Park, Colorado South Platte Ranger District

The proponent would conduct an exploration drilling project of six 1,000-foot horizontal drill holes (HQ core, 2.5-inch ID). Drilling will occur from three drill pads; drill pads will be approximately 30feet x 40feet.

Location

The four (4) unpatented mining claims are found in portions of Section 18 and 19, T6S, R75W, 6th Principal Meridian, 11 miles northwest of Grant, Colorado, in Park County

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/15/2021
2
Decision
01/2022 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2022 (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
Red Cone ExplorationDecision Signed Date: 01/11/2022
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSouth Platte Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT6S R75W S18 and S19
Minerals and geology