Decision Memo Completed

Merrimac Abandoned Mine Lands Decommissioning

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

Decommissioning of up to 200 feet of unauthorized user-created access routes.

Location

The project area is located in the Merrimac Gulch area approximately seven(7)air miles west of the city of Challis, in Custer County, Idaho

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
11/18/2020
2
Decision
04/2021 (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
Merrimac Abandoned Mine Lands DecommissioningDecision Signed Date: 04/26/2021
ForestsSalmon-Challis National Forest
DistrictsChallis-Yankee Fork Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT.13N, R.18E, Section 21Boise Meridian
Minerals and geology