Mineral exploration drilling project to locate mineral ore body. Approximately 1500 feet of road construction and cross-country travel will be used to access 8 drill sites.
Location
7 miles east northeast of Mountain City
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
04/29/2008
2
Decision
02/2012 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2012 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(8) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Minerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations |
| Merritt Mountain Exploration Project | Decision Signed Date: 02/29/2012 |
| Forests | Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest |
| Districts | Mountain City Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Section 18, T43N, R54.5E |