Decision Memo Completed

Pete's Summit Exploration Project

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Lander, Nevada Austin Ranger District

Proposal is to for drilling on 11 drill sites and construction of Approx 3/4 mile of temp drill road. Use of 1/10 mile of overland travel. 10 of 11 drill sites with Toquima Cave Inventoried Roadless Area.

Location

Rutherford Canyon in northern Toquima range

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
07/12/2011
2
Comment Period
05/18/2012
3
Decision
07/2013 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
11/2013 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(8)
Special AuthorityIra - Inventoried Roadless Area Activities Requiring Secretary/Undersecretary Approval
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
Pete's Summit ExplorationDecision Signed Date: 07/17/2013 Legal Notice Date: 07/24/2013
ForestsHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
DistrictsAustin Ranger District
Minerals and geology