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 Exclusion | 32.2 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(8) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Special Use Authorizations |
| Prospecting Permit - OQC-292P | Decision Signed Date: 09/09/2020 |
| Forests | Ouachita National Forest |
| Districts | Jessieville Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |