Decision Memo Completed

Sweetwater Mine 2012 Plan of Operation Project

Sierra National Forest Mariposa, California Sierra National Forest All Units

Open up Air Condition Adit and determine mineral (gold) potential in old Sweetwater Mine workings.

Location

Located in the headwaters of Sweetwater Creek Merced River Watershed

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
07/01/2012
2
Comment Period
08/04/2012
3
Decision
09/2012 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
10/2012 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(8)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
Sweetwater Mine 2012 Plan of Operations ProjectDecision Signed Date: 09/12/2012 Legal Notice Date: 09/19/2012
ForestsSierra National Forest
DistrictsBass Lake Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSec 17 & 20 T.4 S. R. 19 E. Mount Diable Meridian
Minerals and geology