Environmental Assessment Completed

Iron Creek Exploration Drilling

Salmon-Challis National Forest Lemhi, Idaho Salmon-Cobalt Ranger District

The project proposes exploration drilling from roughly 92 drill pads over a 10 year period.

Location

The project area is in the North Fork Iron Creek watershed on the Salmon-Cobalt Ranger District, Salmon-Challis National Forest, Lemhi County Idaho.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
11/24/2022
2
Comment Period
11/24/2022
3
Objection Period Start
11/30/2023
4
Decision
09/2024 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
05/2025 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
Iron Creek Exploration DrillingDecision Signed Date: 09/20/2024
ForestsSalmon-Challis National Forest
DistrictsSalmon-Cobalt Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Minerals and geology