Decision Memo Completed

Lowboy Minerals Exploration Project

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Lander, Nevada Austin Ranger District

Fronteer Gold proposes to explore for mineral resources at 17 drill sites. Project would require 4,925-ft of new road construction and 3,925-ft of overland travel. Approximately 3.4 acres would be disturbed.

Location

East side Toiyabe Range, approx. 2-4 miles south of U.S. Hwy 50 and approx. 6-7 miles SE of Austin, NV

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/29/2009
2
Decision
10/2010 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2010 (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
Lowboy Mineral Exploration ProjectDecision Signed Date: 10/28/2010
ForestsHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
DistrictsAustin Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSecs. 13, 24, 25, 35, & 36, T18N, R44E; and Sec. 19, T18N, R45E
Minerals and geology