Decision Memo Completed

Dutchler Basin Exploration Drilling

Salmon-Challis National Forest Lemhi, Idaho North Fork Ranger District

Exploration drilling from 4 drill pad locations in the Dutchler Basin, Squaw Creek, and Papoose Creek areas of the North Fork Ranger District.

Location

Papoose Creek, Cow Gulch, Dutchler Basin; approximately 15 miles west of North Fork, Idaho.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
05/31/2012
2
Comment Period
06/28/2012
3
Decision
01/2013 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
06/2013 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(8)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
Dutchler Basin Exploration DrillingDecision Signed Date: 01/02/2013
ForestsSalmon-Challis National Forest
DistrictsNorth Fork Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT24N, R19E, Sections 1, 2, 11, and 32
Minerals and geology