Decision Memo Completed

Pine Grove Geotechnical Project

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Lyon, Nevada Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest All Units

Exploration drilling for locatable minerals in the Wilson Mining District. Activities would include drilling (a)4 groundwater exploration wells(b)9 mineral exploration holes(c)6 geotechnical engineering auger holes(d)11 test pits for soil evaluation.

Location

Pine Grove Canyon, located on the eastern flank of the Pine Grove Hills approximately 20 miles south of Yerington, NV

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
01/05/2018
2
Decision
06/2018 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
03/2019 (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
Pine Grove Geotechnical ProjectDecision Signed Date: 06/29/2018
ForestsHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
DistrictsBridgeport Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Minerals and geology