Environmental Assessment Completed

2008 Buckhorn Exploration Project

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Okanogan, Washington Tonasket Ranger District

An exploration drill program of 14 drill pads/sites (18 drill holes). A geophysical survey program entailing 6 lines totaling about 13 miles total, and a soil survey are planned

Location

Buckhorn Mountain, in the vicinity of Chesaw, Washington

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
07/03/2008
2
Comment Period
04/23/2009
3
Decision
06/2009 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
08/2009 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(8)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
2008 Buckhorn Exploration ProjectDecision Signed Date: 06/30/2009 Legal Notice Date: 07/03/2009
ForestsOkanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
DistrictsTonasket Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSections 22 - 27,T 40 N, R 30 E, WM
Minerals and geology