Decision Memo Completed

Gold Hill Mining Claim ORMC 176624

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 mine claim ORMC 176624

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
11/08/2020
2
Decision
11/2020 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
03/2021 (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 ORMC 176624Decision Signed Date: 11/19/2020
ForestsMalheur National Forest
DistrictsEmigrant Creek Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Minerals and geology