Decision Memo Completed

Golden Meadows 2011/Winter 2012 Exploration Project

Payette National Forest Valley, Idaho Krassel Ranger District

The proposed action would allow Midas Gold, Inc. to conduct exploratory drilling and reclamation on National Forest System (NFS) lands.

Location

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
11/03/2011
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/Winter 2012 Exploration ProjectDecision Signed Date: 02/01/2012 (Constrained Due to Litigation)
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 2, 3, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 21, and 22; Boise Meridian, Valley County, Idaho.
Minerals and geology