Decision Memo Completed

Coeur Alaska Kensington Gold Mine 2013 Surface Exploration Plan of Operations

Tongass National Forest Juneau, Alaska Juneau Ranger District

Coeur Alaska plans to conduct surface exploration activities in 2013 and proposes limited or minimal tree cutting in the Juneau-Skagway Icefield IRA to provide safe helicopter landings and drill pads.

Location

Juneau Ranger District

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/08/2013
2
Comment Period
04/08/2013
3
Decision
06/2013 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
07/2013 (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
Decision Memo 2013 Surface Exploration Annual Work PlanDecision Signed Date: 06/12/2013
ForestsTongass National Forest
DistrictsJuneau Ranger District
Minerals and geology