The proponent proposes exploratory mining over a 1-acre parcel of FS land. Holes would be dug by hand, mini excavator, or backhoe. Over the course of a 5-year period up to 25 holes may be dug down to bedrock, no more than 2 at a time.
Location
Approximately 1 mile west of Placerville on FSR 343
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
01/17/2020
2
Comment Period
01/17/2020
3
Decision
04/2021 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
05/2021 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Minerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations |
| The Saint Minerals Project Proposed Plan of Operations (Revised) | Decision Signed Date: 04/06/2021 |
| Forests | Boise National Forest |
| Districts | Idaho City Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T7N-R4E-Sec 15 |