Decision Memo Completed

Blackpine Exploration Drilling

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

Exploration drilling operations on unpatented claims in the Copper Creek and Little Deep Creek area. The plan of operations proposes to to drill no more than 5 holes at 23 drilling locations with 1 mile of new temporary road access.

Location

Copper Creek and Little Deep Creek areas on the Salmon-Cobalt Ranger District, approximately 15 miles west of Salmon, Idaho.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
12/20/2022
2
Decision
08/2023 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2024 (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
Blackpine Exploration DrillingDecision Signed Date: 08/30/2023
ForestsSalmon-Challis National Forest
DistrictsSalmon-Cobalt Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Minerals and geology