Proposal to continue authorizing exploration activities by Zarembo Minerals Co. on Zarembo Island until July 2023. Activities to continue include surface exploration and drilling, use of a closed spur road, and onsite storage of drilling equipment.
Location
The plan of operations pertains to federal mining lode claims in the northwest part of Zarembo Island, south of St John Harbor. The Frenchie claims are in the area of St. John and Frenchie Creeks.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
04/06/2022
2
Decision
09/2023 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2023 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(8) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Minerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations |
| Forests | Tongass National Forest |
| Districts | Wrangell Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Sections 8, 9, 16 and 17, Township 63 South, Range 80 East, Copper River Meridian |