Environmental Assessment In Progress

Dry Ridge Extension Exploration

Caribou-Targhee National Forest Bear Lake; Caribou, Idaho Soda Springs Ranger District

Itafos Conda LLC proposes to explore phosphate mineral resources within three existing leases, IDI-07238, IDI-07239, IDI-07240, and some surrounding off-lease NFS lands. Itafos has also applied for Forest Service special use and

Location

The Project area is located approximately 19 miles east of Soda Springs, Idaho in Caribou and Bear Lake Counties.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
01/23/2026
2
Comment Period
01/23/2026
3
Objection Period Start
04/14/2026
4
Decision
06/2026 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
06/2026 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations; Minerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
ForestsCaribou-Targhee National Forest
DistrictsMontpelier Ranger District; Soda Springs Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Minerals and geologySpecial use management