Proponent plans to mine 50 feet by 300 feet of placer gravels in Union Gulch, . Reclaiming previously mined area as they complete the mining to bedrock. They will utilize water runoff to recover gold from the gravel, using tables and a pump.
Location
Located on Union Gulch in the Charleston Mining District
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
06/08/2011
2
Comment Period
04/09/2012
3
Decision
05/2012 (Estimated)
4
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 | 215 |
| Project Activity | Minerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations |
| Jim Boy Placer Project | Decision Signed Date: 05/14/2012 Legal Notice Date: 05/21/2012 |
| Forests | Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest |
| Districts | Mountain City Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Section 23, T44N, R57E |