Excavation of up to three trenches is proposed at one site location using an excavator. A total estimate of ~1,729 linear feet would be excavated and would be 5-15 feet deep by ~20 feet wide. Trenches will be reclaimed post operations.
Location
Proposed activities are located in the North Fork of Iron Creek area approximately 29 air miles south of Salmon, Idaho.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
05/09/2017
2
Decision
09/2017 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2017 (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 |
| Iron Creek Trenching Exploration Project | Decision Signed Date: 09/26/2017 |
| Forests | Salmon-Challis National Forest |
| Districts | Salmon-Cobalt Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T.19N., R20E., Sections 7, 8, 16, 17, 18, Boise Prime Meridian, Lemhi County, Idaho |