Drill mineral exploration boreholes (reverse circulation and core)at up to 51 drill pads, with more than one borehole possible from the same pad. Access will utilize existing roads, 2,200 feet of new temporary road, and 1,800 feet of overland travel.
Location
east side of Toquima Range approximately 43 miles southeast of Austin, NV
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
05/23/2014
2
Decision
08/2014 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2014 (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 |
| East Northumberland Exploration Project Decision Memo | Decision Signed Date: 08/01/2014 |
| Forests | Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest |
| Districts | Austin Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | sections 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, T12N, R46E; section 31, T13N, R46E (MDM) |