Decision Memo Completed

Hoosier National Forest US Gypsum Exploratory Core Drilling Project

Hoosier National Forest Martin, Indiana Hoosier National Forest All Units

Proposal to issue U.S. Gypsum a special use permit to conduct exploratory drilling at four sites.

Location

Approximately 5 miles southeast of Shoals, IN.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/07/2023
2
Decision
11/2023 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
11/2023 (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
Hoosier National Forest US Gypsum Exploratory Core Drilling ProjectDecision Signed Date: 11/02/2023
ForestsHoosier National Forest
DistrictsBrownstown Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionTownship 2 North, Range 3 West, Sections 1 and 2
Special use management