This proposal is to excavate a portal of a cave in order to restore natural ventilation to another nearby cave. Once access to the cave is restored, exploration will take place to determine if Columbian Grade Emeralds exist.
Location
The project os located in the Heber-Kamas Ranger District.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
11/20/2012
2
Comment Period
12/01/2012
3
Decision
02/2013 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
04/2013 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 215 |
| Project Activity | Minerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations |
| Josephine Mining Claim | Decision Signed Date: 02/04/2013 Legal Notice Date: 02/08/2013 |
| Forests | Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest |
| Districts | Heber-Kamas Ranger District |