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 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 |
| Greens Creek 2016 Surface Exploration | Decision Signed Date: 02/16/2016 |
| Forests | Tongass National Forest |
| Districts | Admiralty Island National Monument |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |