Exploration drilling that proposes removal of dirt and boulders from the original 1200 ft unimproved access road and conducting subsurface drilling using an underground, rail mounted diamond core drill rig. No new surface disturbance.
Location
North side of the main Salmon River canyon, approximately 20 mi. WSW of North Fork, Idaho
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
08/25/2011
2
Decision
01/2012 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2012 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(8) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Minerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations |
| Decision Memo Copper Canyon Mine Exploration Drilling Project | Decision Signed Date: 01/18/2012 |
| Forests | Salmon-Challis National Forest |
| Districts | North Fork Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T. 23 N., R. 16 E., Section 26, B.M. |