Decision Memo Completed

Midas Gold Geophysical investigation

Payette National Forest Valley, Idaho Krassel Ranger District

This project considers the impacts of a short term plan of operations for 62 proposed geophysical investigation sites (e.g. drilling pads) for exploration and geotechnical holes in the Stibnite mine area to inform the development of the Stibnite Mine

Location

The project area is located in the Stibnite Mining District in the upper East Fork South Fork Salmon River drainage approximately 44 air miles northeast of the town of Cascade in Valley County, ID.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
07/13/2017
2
Decision
02/2018 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
02/2018 (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
Midas Gold Geophysical investigationDecision Signed Date: 02/16/2018
ForestsPayette National Forest
DistrictsKrassel Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT 18 N, R 9 E, sec 2, 3, 11, 14, 15, 16, 21, 25, Boise Meridian, Valley County, Idaho
Minerals and geology