Proposal to conduct placer mining operations along the edge of the road utilizing a backhoe and bulldozer. Proposal also includes sampling within the road bed itself, utilizing an auger to remove sample material.
Location
The project area is located along an unnamed ephemeral channel, west of Greenville area. Access is along NFS Road 26N81, also known as North Canyon Road.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
12/05/2012
2
Comment Period
12/20/2012
3
Objection Period Start
12/18/2013
4
Decision
03/2014 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
05/2014 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 218 (2013) Non-HFRA |
| Project Activity | Minerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations |
| Decision Notice, El Rico Mina Mineral Exploration Project | Decision Signed Date: 03/04/2014 Legal Notice Date: 03/12/2014 |
| Forests | Plumas National Forest |
| Districts | Mt. Hough Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T26N, R9E, Section 4, MDBM |