Decision Memo Completed

Bull Dog Exploration

Wallowa-Whitman National Forest Baker, Oregon Whitman Ranger District

Mining operator proposes to complete a small-scale testing and exploration operations that will disturb less than one acre and process less than 5000 cubic yards of material. The operator proposes to excavate and explore six sites.

Location

The claim is located approximately 5miles northeast of Hereford, Oregon, near Pine Creek%u2013County Road 731 (Pine Creek Road) and FSR 1135-414.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
10/11/2021
2
Decision
07/2022 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2022 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(8)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
Bull Dog ExplorationDecision Signed Date: 07/28/2022
ForestsWallowa-Whitman National Forest
DistrictsWhitman Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT. 11 S., R. 39 E. Sec. 34, and T.12 S. R. 39 E. Sec. 3,Willamette Meridian
Minerals and geology