Environmental Impact Statement Completed

Smoky Canyon Mine Panels F & G Extension

Caribou-Targhee National Forest Caribou, Idaho Caribou-Targhee National Forest All Units

Issue a special use permit to J.R. Simplot to construct, operate, maintain and reclaim a haul/access road, powerline and temporary topsoil stockpiles on National Forest land for the expansion of the Smoky Canyon Mine.

Location

Manning Creek and Deer Creek; Meade Peak and Sage Creek

Project timeline

1
NOI in Federal Register
09/15/2003
2
DEIS NOA in Federal Register
12/30/2005
3
FEIS NOA in Federal Register
10/17/2007
4
Decision
06/2008 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
03/2009 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations; Road Improvements/Construction
Smoky Canyon Mine Panes F and G Authorization for Off-lease ActivitiesDecision Signed Date: 06/06/2008 Legal Notice Date: 06/13/2008
ForestsCaribou-Targhee National Forest
DistrictsMontpelier Ranger District
Minerals and geology