Decision Memo Completed

ES-36143 Hard Rock Quartz Mine Renewal

Ouachita National Forest Montgomery, Arkansas Womble Ranger District

To consent to the renewal of the hardrock quartz mine lease ES-36143 to the current leaseholder for a term of 10 years.

Location

Approximately 7 miles west of Mount Ida, Arkansas.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
10/01/2008
2
Decision
12/2008 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
01/2009 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
Renewal of BLM Quartz Lease ES-35436Decision Signed Date: 12/11/2008
ForestsOuachita National Forest
DistrictsWomble Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionTownship 2 South, Range 26 West, Section 22 of Montgomery County, Arkansas.
Minerals and geology