2012 Hecla Greens Creek Surface Exploration Drilling Plan of Operations

The Hecla Greens Creek Mining Company plans to continue its surface exploration program in 2012 and proposes limited or minimal tree cutting in the Greens Creek IRA to provide safe helicopter landings and drill pads.

Project Information

Expected Analysis Type
Environmental Assessment

Categorical Exclusion
Short-term (one year or less) mineral, energy, or geophysical investigations and their incidental support activities that may require cross-country travel by vehicles and equipment, construction of less than one mile of low standard road (Service Level D, FSH 7709.56), or use and minor repair of existing roads.

Special Authority
IRA - Inventoried Roadless Area activities requiring Secretary/Undersecretary approval

Lead Management Unit
Admiralty Island National Monument

Notice and Comment Regulation
215

Project Purpose
Minerals and Geology

Project Activity
Minerals or geology plans of operations

Project Status

Current Status
Analysis Completed

Project Decision Information

2012 Hecla Greens Creek Surface Exploration Drill Plan of Operations

Decision Signed Date
2012-05-11

Legal Notice Date
2012-06-13

Last Updated: 07/18/2013