Categorical Exclusion Developing Proposal

Sheep Creek Rare Earth Exploration Proposal

Bitterroot National Forest Ravalli, Montana West Fork Ranger District

The Bitterroot National Forest received a draft initial plan of operations for the Sheep Creek Project from US Critical Materials (USCM). The Forest is working with USCM to gather additional information needed prior to moving into environmental analysis.

Location

Sheep Creek, West Fork District, Ravalli County, MT, Bitterroot National Forest

Project timeline

1
NEPA Start Date
2
Finding/Decision Date

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical ExclusionUSDA-32d-USFS
Minerals and geology