Environmental Assessment Cancelled

OQC-162P Quartz Prospecting Permit and Mine

Ouachita National Forest Montgomery, Arkansas Mena Ranger District

The Forest Service proposes to allow quartz exploration and mining to occur on the proposed 10 acre tract.

Location

Section 11 Township 1 South Range 26 West in Montgomery County, Arkansas

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
06/23/2023
2
Comment Period
03/09/2025
3
Objection Period Start
09/2026 (Estimated)
4
Decision
12/2026 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
06/2027 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
ForestsOuachita National Forest
DistrictsOden Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Minerals and geology