Decision Memo Completed

PolyMet Mining Corporation NorthMet 2008-2009 Drilling Program

Superior National Forest St. Louis, Minnesota Laurentian Ranger District

PolyMet Mining Corporation proposed 2008-2009 exploratory drilling at the NorthMet proposed mine site. 123 proposed drill holes and up to 10 soil borings.

Location

NorthMet proposed mine site near Hoyt Lakes MN

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
12/09/2008
2
Comment Period
12/09/2008
3
Decision
02/2009 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
11/2009 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(8)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
NorthMet Mineral Exploration Project, PolyMet Mining, Inc.Decision Signed Date: 02/24/2009
ForestsSuperior National Forest
DistrictsLaurentian Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT59N R13W Sections 1-4, 9-10
Minerals and geology