Decision Memo Completed

Valley County Quarry Development

Boise National Forest Valley, Idaho Cascade Ranger District

Valley County has submitted a request to develop and operate a quarry on NFS lands. Material would be used for road maintenance along backcountry roads. Quarry development would coincide with reclamation of the Valdez Pit.

Location

South of existing Valdez Quarry near Yellow Pine, Idaho.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
08/09/2017
2
Decision
02/2019 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2019 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Valley County Quarry DevelopmentDecision Signed Date: 02/28/2019
ForestsBoise National Forest
DistrictsCascade Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionPortions of NW 1/4 NE 1/4 NW 1/4, Section 28, Township 19N, Range 8E
Special use managementMinerals and geology