Environmental Assessment Completed

Gilmore Drilling

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

Upon approval of proposed operating plan, authorize Kennecott Exploration Drilling Company (the Operator) to conduct mineral exploration for locatable minerals on the Operator's claims in the project area.

Location

ilmore area in Lemhi, County, Idaho. Approximately 15 miles south/southeast along Highway 28 from Leadore, Idaho. T. 13N, R. 26E, Section 12, Boise Prime Meridian.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
10/27/2022
2
Comment Period
10/27/2022
3
Objection Period Start
04/20/2023
4
Decision
06/2023 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
06/2023 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
Gilmore DrillingDecision Signed Date: 06/30/2023
ForestsSalmon-Challis National Forest
DistrictsSalmon-Cobalt Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Minerals and geology