Decision Memo Completed

Thunder Egg #1 Geode Exploration

Fremont-Winema National Forest Lake, Oregon Lakeview Ranger District

Claim owner proposes to excavate 12 test holes ~15'diameter by 15'deep using a small excavator to sample material for geodes. Includes ~1,200' of cross country motorized vehicle use.

Location

SE of Dog Lake in the Barry Point Fire area

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/24/2014
2
Decision
07/2014 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2014 (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 ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations; Minerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
Thunder Egg #1 Geode Exploration Plan of OperationDecision Signed Date: 07/14/2014
ForestsFremont-Winema National Forest
DistrictsLakeview Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT40S, R18E, WM, section 30 SW1/4SE1/4
Special use managementMinerals and geology