Decision Memo Completed

2021 Niblack Project Surface Exploration

Tongass National Forest Prince of Wales-Outer, Alaska Craig Ranger District

Niblack is planning a helicopter-supported 2021 exploration program consisting of: 1) ground-based geophysical survey, and 2) soil sample-based geochemical prospecting.

Location

Adjacent to the historic Niblack Mine in an easterly direction along the southern shores of Niblack Anchorage and to Moira Sound

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
05/18/2021
2
Decision
05/2022 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2022 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(8)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
2021 Niblack Project Surface ExplorationDecision Signed Date: 05/05/2022
ForestsTongass National Forest
DistrictsCraig Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Minerals and geology