Decision Memo Completed

Mud Lake Mineral Exploration Project

Superior National Forest St. Louis, Minnesota Laurentian Ranger District

Encampment Minerals, Inc. proposes to conduct ground geophysical surveys and drill four exploratory core holes with associated temporary access on National Forest system lands on leased private reserved mineral subsurface.

Location

The project is located approximately 14 miles southeast of Hoyt Lakes, MN on the Laurentian Ranger District.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
09/26/2011
2
Decision
02/2012 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
11/2011 (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 ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
Mud Lake Mineral Exploration Project Encampment Minerals, Inc.Decision Signed Date: 02/16/2012
ForestsSuperior National Forest
DistrictsLaurentian Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionTownship 57 North, Range 12 West, Sections 10, 14, 15, 21, 22, 23, 27, and 28
Minerals and geology