Mining claim owner proposes to use existing closed routes to access via ATVs to prospect unpatented claim near Twin Sisters. Hand tools used for prospecting/reinforcing existing adit. Site will be camped a couple of weekends/month from May to Oct.
Location
Unpatented Simplex #1 mining claim near the Twin Sisters area located approximately 8 mi. NE of Silver City, NM. Access proposed on Road 243 Sawmill Wagon Rd and Trail to Trail 241 and nonsystem trail
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
05/07/2019
2
Decision
05/2019 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2019 (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 |
| Simplex #1 Mineral Prospecting and Motorized Access Proposal | Decision Signed Date: 05/14/2019 |
| Forests | Gila National Forest |
| Districts | Silver City Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | : T16S, R13W, Section 27 |