The exploration project proposes approximately 60 drill holes spread between 16 individual drill sites within previously disturbed areas of the former Big Springs Mine site.
Location
At former Big Springs Mine site in Independence Mountains
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
12/20/2013
2
Decision
10/2014 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2014 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(8) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Minerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations |
| Big Springs Gold Exploration Project | Decision Signed Date: 10/02/2014 |
| Forests | Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest |
| Districts | Mountain City Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |