Decision Memo Completed

Greely Pit and Jessie Pit Prospecting

Chippewa National Forest Itasca, Minnesota Deer River Ranger District

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 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
Greely Pit and Jessie Pit ProspectingDecision Signed Date: 12/20/2024
ForestsChippewa National Forest
DistrictsDeer River Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT147, R27, Sec.4 ; T147, R25, Sec.4
Minerals and geology