Environmental Impact Statement Completed

Buckhorn Access Project

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Okanogan, Washington Tonasket Ranger District

Construct and reconstruct an access road to the proposed Buckhorn mine on private lands; approve occupancy for a water infiltration area and pipeline, water agmentation sites, fencing, utility lines, mitigation sites and water monitoring facilities.

Location

Buckhorn Mountain 3 miles east of Chesaw, Washington and access roads 3550, 3575, 3575-120

Project timeline

1
NOI in Federal Register
07/19/2006
2
DEIS NOA in Federal Register
08/28/2006
3
FEIS NOA in Federal Register
02/03/2007
4
Decision
01/2007 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
03/2007 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
Buckhorn Access ProjectDecision Signed Date: 01/17/2007 Legal Notice Date: 02/03/2007
ForestsOkanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
DistrictsTonasket Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT39 & 40N, R30 & 31 E, WM
Minerals and geology