Decision Memo Completed

Gold Hill Mine

Malheur National Forest Harney, Oregon Emigrant Creek Ranger District

Allow the excavation of material from an existing mining trench and existing pit with the use of a 6,000 lb mini excavator, Polaris ranger, trommel and highbanker sluice box.

Location

Gold Hill, Emigrant Creek Ranger District

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
12/11/2019
2
Decision
03/2020 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
04/2020 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.12 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(8)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
Gold Hill Mining Claim Project Decision MemoDecision Signed Date: 03/04/2020
ForestsMalheur National Forest
DistrictsEmigrant Creek Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNWSE of T18S, R31E, Section 30
Minerals and geology