Decision Memo Completed

Shale Pit Mineral Exploration Project

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Nye, Nevada Tonopah Ranger District

Proposal is for conducting mineral exploration at nine drill sites. Access would be by existing roads and the construction of less than 1 mile of temporary drill roads.

Location

Adjacent to the Round Mountain Gold Mine in Nye County, Nevada

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
07/06/2012
2
Comment Period
07/12/2012
3
Decision
10/2012 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
12/2012 (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
Shale Pit Mineral Exploration ProjectDecision Signed Date: 10/12/2012 Legal Notice Date: 10/18/2012
ForestsHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
DistrictsTonopah Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSec. 32, T10N, R44E Mt. Diablo Base & Meridian
Minerals and geology