Decision Memo Completed

Schoolhouse Lake Gravel Pit Prospecting

Chippewa National Forest Itasca, Minnesota Deer River Ranger District

Chippewa National Forest Engineering is requesting approval to prospect for mineral resources in the area directly adjacent to the current active Schoolhouse Lake Gravel Pit using a small excavator

Location

USDA Forest Service land adjacent to the Forest Service Schoolhouse Gravel Pit (see on attached map) The Schoolhouse Gravel Pit is located at - 4741'24.95"N, 94 4'22.47"W

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
08/23/2022
2
Decision
10/2022 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2022 (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 ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations; Minerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
Schoolhouse Lake Gravel Pit ProspectingDecision Signed Date: 10/04/2022
ForestsChippewa National Forest
DistrictsDeer River Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT149N R27W S26
Minerals and geologySpecial use management