Placer mine, removing mineral deposit from an ancient channel (underground). Project would remove approximately 40 cubic yards of material per year. Removal process would primarily pick and shovel, using a winch to move material mid-slope.
Location
Elliott Creek, approximatley 10 miles south of Oregon/California border
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
07/2012 (Estimated)
2
Comment Period
12/2012 (Estimated)
3
Decision
01/2013 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
03/2013 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 215 |
| Project Activity | Minerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations |
| Forests | Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest |
| Districts | Siskiyou Mountains Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T. 48 N., R. 10 W., Section 22, SW 1/4, Mt. Diablo Meridian, Siskiyou County, California |