Decision Memo Completed

Ruby Exploration Drilling

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

Assess plan to construct four drill pads for mineral exploration. Create design features to avoid or minimize adverse environmental impacts.

Location

About 8 miles northwest of Elk Bend, Idaho

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
11/18/2020
2
Decision
06/2021 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2021 (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
Ruby Exploration DrillingDecision Signed Date: 06/08/2021
ForestsSalmon-Challis National Forest
DistrictsSalmon-Cobalt Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Minerals and geology