Decision Memo Completed

Specimen Mine Exploration-Plan of Operations

Boise National Forest Boise, Idaho Lowman Ranger District

The purpose of this federal action is to respond to the operator's PoO for mineral exploration as necessary to meet Forest Service regulations, within the context of the federal mining laws.

Location

Miller Mountain

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
07/26/2022
2
Decision
09/2022 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2022 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(8)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
Specimen Mine Exploration-Plan of OperationsDecision Signed Date: 09/27/2022
ForestsBoise National Forest
DistrictsLowman Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSections 19 and 20 in Township 9 North and Range 8 East
Minerals and geology