Decision Memo Completed

Freeze Exploration Drilling

Payette National Forest Washington, Idaho Council Ranger District

Silver Rock Resources proposes drilling at 25 sites using existing and temporary routes.

Location

Upper Hornet Creek drainage approximately 22 miles northwest of Council, ID.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/25/2025
2
Decision
08/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2025 (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
Freeze Exploration DrillingDecision Signed Date: 08/07/2025
ForestsPayette National Forest
DistrictsCouncil Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT17N, R3W, sections 17-18
Minerals and geology