Decision Memo Completed

OceanaGold Spring Peak Exploration Drilling Project

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Mineral, Nevada Bridgeport Ranger District

OceanaGold US Holdings Inc proposes drilling reverse-circulation drill holes from 24 sites on NFS lands on western flank of Spring Peak. Purpose is to explore for presence of locatable minerals. Duration of project and reclamation less than 1 year.

Location

Mineral County, NV, on the western flank of Spring Peak (Bridgeport Ranger District)

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
08/07/2019
2
Decision
11/2019 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
11/2019 (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
OceanaGold Spring Peak Exploration Drilling ProjectDecision Signed Date: 11/07/2019
ForestsHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
DistrictsBridgeport Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Minerals and geology