To determine the mineral resource potential of an area southeast of the Taylor Mine by collecting samples from 17 boreholes up to 850 ft deep. 14 drill pads would be constructed next to existing roads and accessed by overland travel totaling 300 ft.
Location
West side of Schell Creek Range, approximately 16 miles southeast of Ely, Nevada
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
11/01/2013
2
Comment Period
11/01/2013
3
Decision
02/2014 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
04/2014 (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 |
| Decision Memo | Decision Signed Date: 02/07/2014 Legal Notice Date: 02/14/2014 |
| Forests | Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest |
| Districts | Ely Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Sections 16 and 21, Township 14 North, Range 65 East, Mount Diablo Meridian |