Decision Memo Completed

North Fork Sheep Creek Exploration Trenching Proposal

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

Excavation of trench, approximately 120' long by 4 feet wide, by depth of up to 15 feet to remove a layer of pay gravel estimated at 8" depth and to lie above the clay base. Materials will be washed in a trommel away from the excavated area.

Location

Approximately 6 airmiles southwest of Gibbonsville, Idaho.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/11/2013
2
Decision
04/2014 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2014 (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
North Fork Sheep Creek Exploration Trenching ProjectDecision Signed Date: 04/08/2014
ForestsSalmon-Challis National Forest
DistrictsNorth Fork Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT 25 N, R 22 E, Sections 11 and 14, Boise Meridian
Minerals and geology