Decision Memo Completed

Keewaydin (Pulsar) Seismic Proposal Lines 2503, 2504, 2505 and 3D Exploration

Superior National Forest St. Louis, Minnesota Kawishiwi Ranger District

Keewaydin Resource, Inc. submitted Special Uses Permit (SUP) proposals seeking access over National Forest System (NFS) lands to conduct indirect geophysical exploration on three 2D lines. The 3D project is now cancelled.

Location

The project area for the 2D Lines 2503, 2504, 2505 are located on the Kawishiwi Ranger District. Access will occur via overland tracks during frozen conditions. The 3D project has been cancelled.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
08/28/2025
2
Decision
10/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
02/2026 (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 ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Keewaydin (Pulsar) Seismic Proposal Lines 2503, 2504, and 2505Decision Signed Date: 10/20/2025
ForestsSuperior National Forest
DistrictsKawishiwi Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management