Categorical Exclusion Completed

Providence Hill Mining Claim

Plumas National Forest Plumas, California Mt. Hough Ranger District

The operator is proposing to process existing tailings material excavated from up to eight test pits. The material would be screened on-site using a grizzly, followed by processing through a trommel wash plant. All activities would take place within the designated project area.

Location

MHRD Township 26 North, Range 8 East, within the south 1/2 of Section 35, and the north 1/2 Section 2,

Project timeline

1
NEPA Start Date
3/24/2026
2
Finding/Decision Date
5/20/2026

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical ExclusionUSGS 9.5B (516 DM 9)
Decision Signed Date5/20/2026
Minerals and geology