Proposal to construct approximately 1 mile of new access road, across the Ashley NF and UWC NF, and then begin small-scale hardrock mining operations for decorative calcite on the Ashley NF, near the headwaters of Iron Mine Creek.
Location
Headwaters of Iron Mine Creek, on the north side of the creek.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
10/03/2023
2
Comment Period
10/11/2023
3
Objection Period Start
02/28/2024
4
Decision
05/2024 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
06/2024 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 218 (2013) Non-HFRA |
| Project Activity | Minerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations |
| Soapstone Calcite Project | Decision Signed Date: 05/06/2024 |
| Forests | Ashley National Forest; Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest |
| Districts | Duchesne Ranger District; Heber-Kamas Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T2N R9W Sec 19 of Uintah Meridian, and T3N R9E Sec 18 of Salt Lake Meridian. |