Decision Memo Completed

New Amalga Minerals Exploration Project

Tongass National Forest Juneau, Alaska Juneau Ranger District

Proposal to authorize surface mineral exploration for up to 1 year at mining claims near Herbert Glacier. Eight drill sites are proposed. All infrastructure would be removed from the site when drilling is complete.

Location

Near Herbert Glacier approximately 15 miles north of downtown Juneau, Alaska.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/03/2025
2
Decision
04/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2025 (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 ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations; Minerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
New Amalga Minerals Exploration ProjectDecision Signed Date: 04/29/2025
ForestsTongass National Forest
DistrictsJuneau Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT.38S, R.65E, Sections 32, 33 and 34 and T.39S, R.66E, Sections 2,3,4,5,10 and 11, Copper River Meridian
Minerals and geology