Decision Memo Completed

Prospecting Permit - OQC-292P

Ouachita National Forest Garland, Arkansas Jessieville Ranger District

Permit to prospect for quartz to determine if a valid deposit exists. Up to 18 trenches 75' by 40'. If a viable quartz deposit is present, a separate Environmental Assessment would be required prior to mining.

Location

Section 10 of T1S, R21W. Garland County. North of Lake Ouachita. Near intersection of FS 31935 and 31936.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
05/26/2020
2
Decision
09/2020 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2020 (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 ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Prospecting Permit - OQC-292PDecision Signed Date: 09/09/2020
ForestsOuachita National Forest
DistrictsJessieville Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Minerals and geology