Exploration activities include reconnaissance and detailed geological mapping, ground surveying, geochemical sampling (rocks, soils, and stream silts), and ground geophysical surveying.
Location
Exploration will occur on patented claims in the immediate mine area, the Exchange Lands, and HGCMC-held unpatented mining lode claims outside the Admiralty Island National Monument.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
12/08/2014
2
Decision
03/2015 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
03/2015 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(8) |
| Special Authority | Ira - Inventoried Roadless Area Activities Requiring Chief's Approval |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Minerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations |
| 2015 Greens Creek Surface Exploration Plan Decision Memo | Decision Signed Date: 03/23/2015 |
| Forests | Tongass National Forest |
| Districts | Admiralty Island National Monument |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |