Project to reopen the lower Star of the West Portal and collect ore samples for processing off-site. Exploration activities including drilling and blasting will occur underground on patented land. Access and staging area are on FS-administered land.
Location
The Project is located in the Shoshone Range, approximately 34 miles southwest of Austin, Nevada in Sections 25 and 26 Township 15N North, Range 39 East, Mount Diablo Base and Meridian
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
08/09/2017
2
Decision
03/2018 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2018 (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 |
| Gold Park/Star of the West Mine | Decision Signed Date: 03/19/2018 |
| Forests | Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest |
| Districts | Austin Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |