The purpose of the proposed project is to provide approval of a Plan of Operations to explore for locatable minerals, per Federal mining regulations 36 CFR 228, subpart A. Three test pits would be excavated to test for gold and reclaimed.
Location
The proposed project is roughly two miles northwest of Placerville, ID.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
06/24/2015
2
Decision
05/2016 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2016 (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 |
| B and M Exploration Project Decision Memo | Decision Signed Date: 05/17/2016 |
| Forests | Boise National Forest |
| Districts | Idaho City Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Township 7N Range 4E Section 16 |