Decision Memo Completed

2015 Hecla Greens Creek Mining Company Surface Exploration Annual Work Plan

Tongass National Forest Juneau, Alaska Admiralty Island National Monument

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 Exclusion32.2 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(8)
Special AuthorityIra - Inventoried Roadless Area Activities Requiring Chief's Approval
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
2015 Greens Creek Surface Exploration Plan Decision MemoDecision Signed Date: 03/23/2015
ForestsTongass National Forest
DistrictsAdmiralty Island National Monument
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Minerals and geology