Decision Memo Completed

Hecla Greens Creek Mining Company 2013 Surface Exploration Drilling Plan of Operations

Tongass National Forest Juneau, Alaska Admiralty Island National Monument

Hecla Greens Creek Mining Company plans to continue its surface exploration program in 2013 and proposes limited or minimal tree cutting in the Greens Creek IRA to provide safe helicopter landings and drill pads.

Location

Admiralty National Monument

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
12/20/2012
2
Comment Period
12/20/2012
3
Decision
02/2013 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
03/2013 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(8)
Special AuthorityIra - Inventoried Roadless Area Activities Requiring Chief's Approval
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
2013 Surface Exporation Annual Work Plan - Hecla Greens Creek Mining Co.Decision Signed Date: 02/06/2013 Legal Notice Date: 02/13/2013
ForestsTongass National Forest
DistrictsAdmiralty Island National Monument
Minerals and geology