The Sawtooth National Forest (Forest Service) has received a proposal from Pilot Gold (USA)(Pilot) to expand mineral exploration drilling operations within their project area at the former Black Pine mine site.
Location
The Black Pine exploration project is located approximately 6 miles southwest of Juniper, Idaho
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
02/20/2020
2
Comment Period
02/20/2020
3
Objection Period Start
12/21/2020
4
Decision
02/2021 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
03/2021 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 218 (2013) Non-HFRA |
| Project Activity | Special Use Authorizations; Minerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations; Plan Amendment |
| Black Pine Exploration Drilling Expansion | Decision Signed Date: 02/16/2021 |
| Forests | Sawtooth National Forest |
| Districts | Minidoka Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Township 15 South, Sections 20, 21, 26-28, 33-35 and T16S, R29E, Sections 2-3. |