Decision Memo Completed

Big Spring Gold Exploration Project

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Nye, Nevada Austin Ranger District

Proposal is for minerals exploration drilling at up to 17 sites and construction of approximately 3,700 feet of temporary drill roads and minor overland travel.

Location

UNIT - Austin Ranger District, STATE - Nevada, COUNTY - Nye

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
07/24/2013
2
Decision
07/2014 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2014 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(8)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
Big Spring Gold Exploration Project Decision MemoDecision Signed Date: 07/11/2014
ForestsHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
DistrictsAustin Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT13N, R37 & 38E, Sections 13, 18, 19 Mt. Diablo Base & Meridian Paradise Range approx. 12 miles NE of Gabbs, Nevada
Minerals and geology