Decision Memo Completed

Golden Meadows 2011 Core Drilling Project

Payette National Forest Valley, Idaho Krassel Ranger District

The proposed action would authorize exploratory drilling on 16 pads and provide necessary access for drilling and reclamation activities.

Location

The project area is located in the historic Stibnite Mine site. The project area is located in the East Fork of the South Fork River drainage and is roughly 38 miles east of McCall, Idaho.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/14/2011
2
Decision
02/2012 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
02/2012 (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 2011 Core Drilling ProjectDecision Signed Date: 02/01/2012
ForestsPayette National Forest
DistrictsKrassel Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT. 19 N., R. 9 E., Section 34 and 35, T. 18 N., R. 9 E., Sections 1, 2, 3, 10, 11, 12, 14 and 15; T. 18 N., R. 10 E., Section 7; Boise Meridian, Valley County, ID.
Minerals and geology