Decision Memo Completed

Colson Copper Exploration Drilling Project

Salmon-Challis National Forest Lemhi, Idaho Salmon-Challis National Forest All Units

Reopening of 2400 feet of previously reclaimed road, construction of four drill pads, and core drilling of up to 6 holes at each pad to delineate anticipated mineralization.

Location

T23N, R16E, Section 26; on a ridge north of the historic Salmon Canyon Copper Mine, in an area previously drilled for mineral exploration. North Fork Ranger District, west of Colson Creek, approximat

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/08/2018
2
Decision
06/2018 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2018 (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
Colson Copper Exploration Drilling ProjectDecision Signed Date: 06/27/2018
ForestsSalmon-Challis National Forest
DistrictsNorth Fork Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Minerals and geology