The proponent will utilize a mini-excavator to extract sand and gravel and process it through a trommel to extract precious metals. This is a locatable minerals project regulated under 36 CFR 228A.
Location
Operation site is approximately 400 yds up from confluence with Wool Cr. on the north side of China Fork Creek. Access is off FS 615AB road roughly 2 miles north of Placerville
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
02/20/2013
2
Decision
02/2015 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2015 (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 |
| Old China Exploration Project | Decision Signed Date: 02/06/2015 |
| Forests | Boise National Forest |
| Districts | Idaho City Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Boise County, Township 7N Range 4E Section 11, Boise Meridian. |