The operator will use a mini-excavator or similar size equipment to excavate sand and gravel and process it in a self-contained unit to extract precious metals.
Location
The operation site is located along Illinois Gulch Creek. Access is off FS 314E road roughly 5 miles northeast of Idaho City
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
02/20/2013
2
Comment Period
04/23/2013
3
Decision
01/2014 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
05/2014 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(8) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 215 |
| Project Activity | Minerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations |
| Rewards Placer Exploration Project | Decision Signed Date: 01/09/2014 Legal Notice Date: 01/17/2014 |
| Forests | Boise National Forest |
| Districts | Idaho City Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | The project is located in Boise County, Township 6N Range 6E Sections 5 and 6, Boise Meridian |