Decision Memo Completed

ES-36143 Hard Rock Quartz Mine Expansion

Ouachita National Forest Montgomery, Arkansas Womble Ranger District

To expand the current mine area from approximately 1.65 acres to approximately 3 acres in order to promote safe mining operation

Location

Approximately 7 miles west of Mount Ida, Arkansas.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
10/01/2008
2
Comment Period
10/03/2008
3
Decision
11/2008 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
12/2008 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3); 32.2 (12), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(12)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations; Timber Sales (Green)
Expansion of BLM Quartz Lease ES-36143Decision Signed Date: 11/04/2008 Legal Notice Date: 11/07/2008
ForestsOuachita National Forest
DistrictsWomble Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionTownship 2 South, Range 26 West, Section 22 of Montgomery County, Arkansas.
Minerals and geology