Yellowband Mine Drilling Program
The Forest Service is considering the Plan of Operations for drilling 14 holes and the potential for 14 mud pits within existing mine road footprint at the Yellowband Mine.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
The Yellowband mine is 6 miles west and north of Argenta, MT in the Pioneer Landscape, East Face Management area.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 07/12/2022 |
| Decision | 01/2023 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 05/2023 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.2 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(8)
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Dillon Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Minerals And Geology
Project Activity:
Minerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Yellowband Mine Drilling Program Decision Memo
Decision Signed Date: 01/27/2023
Forests:
Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest
Districts:
Dillon Ranger District
States:
Montana
Counties:
Beaverhead
Legal Land Description:
T6S, R11W, Sections 1, 2, 11 Montana Prime Meridian
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Erik Torgerson
420 Barrett St
Dillon, MT 59725-3573
406-683-3890
erik.torgerson@usda.gov
Last Updated: 1/27/2023