The BLM will lead preparation of an EIS to analyze potential impacts of issuing a preference right lease application and mine plan for an underground copper-nickel mine. Forest Plan amendment and special use permit may be needed.
Location
The proposed activities would occur approximately 10 miles southeast of Ely, MN, South of State Highway 1, in an area southeast of the South Kawishiwi River.
Project timeline
1
NOI in Federal Register
06/30/2020
2
DEIS NOA in Federal Register
01/2022 (Estimated)
3
FEIS NOA in Federal Register
06/2022 (Estimated)
4
Objection Period Start
06/2022 (Estimated)
5
Decision
09/2022 (Estimated)
6
Implementation
10/2022 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 218 (2013) Non-HFRA |
| Project Activity | Electric Transmission; Special Use Authorizations; Minerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations; Plan Amendment; Road Improvements/Construction |
| Forests | Superior National Forest |
| Districts | Kawishiwi Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |