Decision Memo Completed

Kensington 2015 Annual Exploration Plan

Tongass National Forest Juneau, Alaska Juneau Ranger District

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 Kensington Mine area, and on unpatented claims in the Juneau-Skagway IRA #301.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
01/29/2015
2
Decision
05/2015 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2015 (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
Kensington Gold Mine Surface Exploration 2015Decision Signed Date: 05/15/2015
ForestsTongass National Forest
DistrictsJuneau Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Minerals and geology