Prospecting to determine the existence of minerals inside and adjacent to the currently active USFS Greely and Jessie Gravel Pits. Prospecting will be performed using an excavator. No tree cutting. Low brush disturbance. Within LLBO reservation.
Location
The Greely area is located at: T147, R27, Sec.4 (47.566340�, -94.110025�) The Jessie area is located at: T147, R25, Sec.4 ( 47.580223�, -93.848360�)
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
07/18/2024
2
Decision
12/2024 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
01/2025 (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; Minerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations |
| Greely Pit and Jessie Pit Prospecting | Decision Signed Date: 12/20/2024 |
| Forests | Chippewa National Forest |
| Districts | Deer River Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T147, R27, Sec.4 ; T147, R25, Sec.4 |