Exploration of a groundwater well by Echo Bay at this site near Marias Creek. The pump test will fill data gaps about potential impacts to surface water resources and determine if the potential well could provide 83 gpm.
Location
The proposed well is in the Marias Creek drainage, adjacent to the ore haul route, near the junctions of Forest Roads 3550 and 3550-115
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
04/18/2012
2
Comment Period
07/26/2012
3
Decision
07/2012 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
08/2012 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 215 |
| Project Activity | Minerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations |
| Marias Creek Pump Test | Decision Signed Date: 07/24/2012 Legal Notice Date: 07/26/2012 |
| Forests | Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest |
| Districts | Tonasket Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Sections 31 & 32, Township 40 North, Range 31 East, and Sections 4 & 5, Township 39 North, Range 31 East, W.M. |