Decision Memo Completed

PolyMet Monitoring Well Installation Project

Superior National Forest St. Louis, Minnesota Laurentian Ranger District

PolyMet Mining, Inc. proposes to construction and install 22 water monitoring wells and associated access roads at the proposed NorthMet mine site. 15 sites are located on National Forest lands with 7 sites on land in private or county ownership.

Location

The proposed NorthMet mine site is located approximately 8 miles northeast of Hoyt Lakes, Minnesota.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
08/24/2011
2
Decision
10/2011 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2011 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
PolyMet NorthMet Monitoring Well InstallationDecision Signed Date: 10/20/2011
ForestsSuperior National Forest
DistrictsLaurentian Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionTownship 59 North, Range 13 West, Sections 1-4 and 9-12.
Special use management