Decision Memo Completed

2011 Hecla Greens Creek Mine Exploration Drilling Project

Tongass National Forest Juneau, Alaska Admiralty Island National Monument

The Hecla Greens Creek Mining Company plans to continue its surface exploration program in 2011 and proposes limited or minimal tree cutting in the Greens Creek IRA to provide safe helicopter landings and drill pads.

Location

Hecla Greens Creek Mine Exploration Drilling Project, Admiralty Island, Tongass NF

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
01/18/2011
2
Decision
04/2011 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2011 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(8)
Special AuthorityIra - Inventoried Roadless Area Activities Requiring Secretary/Undersecretary Approval
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
Surface Exploration Annual WorkplanDecision Signed Date: 04/08/2011
ForestsTongass National Forest
DistrictsAdmiralty Island National Monument
Minerals and geology