Environmental analysis of a small-scale placer gold mining operation. Mini-excavators and skid steers would excavate materials for on-site processing with a self-contained gravity separation system. Up to 1.5 acres of disturbance per year.
Location
Project area is adjacent to the eastern end of Trail 452 and Bilk Creek on Caribou Mountain.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
04/12/2013
2
Comment Period
04/12/2013
3
Objection Period Start
12/2014 (Estimated)
4
Decision
04/2015 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
08/2015 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 218 (2013) Non-HFRA |
| Project Activity | Minerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations |
| Forests | Caribou-Targhee National Forest |
| Districts | Soda Springs Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T03S, R44E, Sections 35 and 36 |