Decision Memo Completed

Golden Meadows Mineral Exploration Project

Payette National Forest Valley, Idaho Krassel Ranger District

The purpose of the proposed action is to access nine locations from which to conduct exploration drilling operations. Eight of these locations are on private land and one is on Forest System Land in an area previously disturbed by mining.

Location

The project is located at the Stibnite Mine on the Krassel Ranger District.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
01/14/2010
2
Decision
06/2010 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2010 (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
Golden Meadows Mineral Exploration Project Decision MemoDecision Signed Date: 06/11/2010 (Constrained Due to Litigation)
ForestsPayette National Forest
DistrictsKrassel Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionS 1/2 Section 10 and N 1/2 Section 15, Township 18 North, Range 9 East, Boise Meridian
Minerals and geology