Authorize exploratory mining that entails deepening an existing shaft, and hazard tree management. New overburden would be added to an existing stockpile adjacent to the shaft. All work would be done with hand tools. Reclamation within one year.
Location
Lion Gulch Creek, a tributary to Swauk Creek, on the Cle Elum Ranger District (Kittitas Couny)
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
06/16/2012
2
Comment Period
06/16/2012
3
Decision
07/2012 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
08/2012 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(8) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 215 |
| Project Activity | Minerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations |
| McCary Exploratory Mining Project | Decision Signed Date: 07/27/2012 Legal Notice Date: 07/28/2012 |
| Forests | Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest |
| Districts | Cle Elum Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Secs. 24 and 26, T. 21 N., R. 17 E., W.M. |