Proposal expands the existing Green Springs project area by 2,532 acres from 801 acres to 3,333 acres. Exploration work would consist of exploring for locatable minerals over the next 10 years.
Location
The Project is approximately 40 miles west northwest of Ely, Nevada on National Forest System lands in T15N, R57E, in all or portions of Sections 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 22, 23, 24, 26, 27, and 34.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
09/02/2022
2
Comment Period
09/02/2022
3
Objection Period Start
04/07/2023
4
Decision
09/2023 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
11/2023 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 218 (2013) Non-HFRA |
| Project Activity | Minerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations; Roadless Area Management |
| Green Springs Mineral Exploration Project | Decision Signed Date: 09/27/2023 |
| Forests | Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest |
| Districts | Ely Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |