The proposed action would excavate up to 25 sample pits to expose and sample vein material for assay. The maximum pit size would be approximately four feet wide by 20 feet long by five feet deep.
Location
The project area is approximatetly 36 miles north and east of McCall, Idaho
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
04/07/2011
2
Comment Period
04/26/2012
3
Decision
08/2012 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
10/2012 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(8) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 215 |
| Project Activity | Minerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations |
| Chelsie Lode Exploration Project | Decision Signed Date: 08/20/2012 Legal Notice Date: 08/23/2012 |
| Forests | Payette National Forest |
| Districts | McCall Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T. 24 N., R. 5 E., Section 26 and 35, Boise Meridian, Idaho County, Idaho |