Environmental Assessment Completed

Western Exploration, Doby George Exploration Project

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Elko, Nevada Mountain City Ranger District

Exploration is proposed to occur over 15 years. Project will use 14.6 miles of existing road and add up to 160 acres of new disturbance over the duration of the project, for a total disturbance of 200 acres.

Location

South of Maggie Summit - Aura Mining District, Elko County, NV

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
06/06/2011
2
Comment Period
08/15/2012
3
Decision
02/2013 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
06/2013 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
Doby George Exploration ProjectDecision Signed Date: 02/27/2013 Legal Notice Date: 03/02/2013
ForestsHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
DistrictsMountain City Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 1, T44N, R53E; Section 36, T44N, R52E; Section 6, T43N, R53eE & Section 31, T44N, R53E; MDM&M
Minerals and geology