Decision Memo Completed

Greens Creek 2016 Surface Exploration

Tongass National Forest Juneau, Alaska Admiralty Island National Monument

Hecla Greens Creek Mining Company plans to conduct a single-season surface exploration program in 2016. Activities include reconnaissance and geological mapping, geochemical sampling, and drilling. A maximum of six (6) drill pads will be utilized.

Location

The proposed action is located within the Admiralty Island National Monument Non-Wilderness Land Use Designation as identified in the 2008 Tongass Land and Resource Management Plan.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
11/09/2015
2
Decision
02/2016 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
02/2016 (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
Greens Creek 2016 Surface ExplorationDecision Signed Date: 02/16/2016
ForestsTongass National Forest
DistrictsAdmiralty Island National Monument
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Minerals and geology