Decision Memo Completed

Chloride North Face Placer #1 Project

Gila National Forest Sierra, New Mexico Black Range Ranger District

Conduce mineral exploration activities via bulk sampling for alluvial gold deposits (placer) over a period of one year

Location

Approximately 2 miles west of Chloride off of Forest Road 226

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
10/25/2024
2
Decision
02/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
03/2025 (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 ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
Chloride North Face Placer #1 ProjectDecision Signed Date: 02/20/2025
ForestsGila National Forest
DistrictsBlack Range Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT11S R8W Section 19
Minerals and geology