Authorize miner's proposal to drill one 4"-diameter bore hole within the prism of an open FS road. Drill rig will remain on road surface at all times but will not block public use. Water will be transported from off-site, & effluent fully contained.
Location
Swauk Creek watershed, east of State Route 97, near confluence of Swauk Creek and Baker Creek. FS Road 9700-171.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
07/08/2014
2
Decision
08/2014 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2014 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(8) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Minerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations |
| Bossart Core Hole Drilling 2014 | Decision Signed Date: 08/26/2014 |
| Forests | Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest |
| Districts | Cle Elum Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Sec. 34, T. 21 N., R. 17 E., W.M. |