Decision Memo Completed

Adamera Minerals-Keystone Modified Exploratory Drilling

Colville National Forest Okanogan, Washington Tonasket Ranger District

Exploratory minerals drilling at 5 locations w/in existing road prisms. Replaces the withdrawn Keystone Decision #62610

Location

Proposed drill sites are located north of Wacounda Pass (Highway 20) on Forest Roads 140 and 141.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
10/13/2022
2
Decision
10/2022 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2022 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(8)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
Adamera Minerals-Keystone Modified Exploratory DrillingDecision Signed Date: 10/25/2022
ForestsColville National Forest
DistrictsTonasket Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSec 26, T40N, R30E, W.M.
Minerals and geology