Decision Memo Completed

Copper Queen Exploration Drilling

Salmon-Challis National Forest Lemhi, Idaho Leadore Ranger District

Approve a plan to drill up to two holes per pad on four drill pads, use less than 1 mile of temporary closed user-created routes and less than 0.5 miles of overland travel for drill pad access, and draft water from Agency Creek.

Location

Lemhi Pass area approximately ten (10) air miles east of Tendoy, in Lemhi County, Idaho

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
11/18/2020
2
Decision
05/2021 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2021 (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
Copper Queen Exploration DrillingDecision Signed Date: 05/24/2021
ForestsSalmon-Challis National Forest
DistrictsLeadore Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Minerals and geology