Decision Memo Completed

Slippery Creek Exploration Drilling

Salmon-Challis National Forest Lemhi, Idaho Salmon-Cobalt Ranger District

The plan proposes to drill between 20 and 22 800-1200%u2019 holes at up to 11 out of 23 proposed drilling locations using a diamond core helicopter portable drilling rig

Location

Near the Blackbird Mine, Slippery Creek drainage. Southern portion of Township 21 North, Range 18 East and in the northern portion of Township 20 North, Range 18 East Boise Merdian

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
01/28/2019
2
Decision
05/2019 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2019 (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
Slippery Creek Exploration DrillingDecision Signed Date: 05/31/2019
ForestsSalmon-Challis National Forest
DistrictsSalmon-Cobalt Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Minerals and geology