Decision Memo Completed

East Northumberland Exploration

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Nye, Nevada Austin Ranger District

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 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
East Northumberland Exploration Project Decision MemoDecision Signed Date: 08/01/2014
ForestsHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
DistrictsAustin Ranger District
Legal Land Descriptionsections 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, T12N, R46E; section 31, T13N, R46E (MDM)
Minerals and geology