Locatable minerals exploration project in the Independence Mountains. Ten drill sites (8 on NFS 2 on private lands), access will be on existing roads and reopened reclaimed roads. Proposed disturbance of 3.0 acres. All disturbance will be reclaimed.
Location
Independence Mountains in Burns Basin which is directly south of Jerritt Canyon and California Mountain
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
05/08/2020
2
Decision
07/2022 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2022 (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 |
| Burns Basin Exploration Project | Decision Signed Date: 07/13/2022 |
| Forests | Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest |
| Districts | Mountain City Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |