Decision Memo Completed

Sniper Resources' Overland Pass Exploration Project

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Elko, Nevada Ruby Mountains Ranger District

Drill from 25 drill sites accessed from existing roads and 1,463 ft. of cross-country travel routes. There will be no road construction. Exploration will be carried out by up to two track or truck mounted drills. Total disturbance is 1.5 acres.

Location

South end of the Ruby Mountains in the Bald Mountain Mining District. Located 0.5 to 1 mile North of Forest BLM boundary, White Pine County, NV

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
08/30/2011
2
Comment Period
08/30/2011
3
Decision
12/2011 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
12/2011 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(8)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
Overland Pass Exploration ProjectDecision Signed Date: 12/15/2011
ForestsHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
DistrictsRuby Mountains Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSections 19, 20, 29, and 30; T25N, R57E MDB&M, White Pine County, NV
Minerals and geology