Decision Memo Completed

Buckhorn Exploration Pump Test (Marias Creek Pump Test)

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Okanogan, Washington Tonasket Ranger District

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 Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
Marias Creek Pump TestDecision Signed Date: 07/24/2012 Legal Notice Date: 07/26/2012
ForestsOkanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
DistrictsTonasket Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSections 31 & 32, Township 40 North, Range 31 East, and Sections 4 & 5, Township 39 North, Range 31 East, W.M.
Minerals and geology