There are seven proposed drill sites. The number of drill holes at each site may vary with a maximum of three. Both vertical and angle holes may be drilled. Roughly 1.75 miles of existing road may be used temporarily.
Location
The project is in Lemhi County, Idaho in portions of: Sections 20 and 21, T21N, R18E.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
12/20/2022
2
Decision
07/2023 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2023 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(8) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Minerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations |
| Sunshine Exploration Project | Decision Signed Date: 07/28/2023 |
| Forests | Salmon-Challis National Forest |
| Districts | Salmon-Cobalt Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |