Rattlesnake Randy Placer Mine Excavation Project

Current Status:
Completed

Location Summary:
East of Foster Gulch

Project Milestones:

Expected Analysis Type:
Categorical Exclusion

Categorical Exclusion:
USDA-28d-USFS

Lead Management Unit:
Mystic Ranger District

Project Purpose:
Minerals and geology; Recreation management; Special use management

Project Decision Information

Decision Signed Date: 7/2/2026

States:
South Dakota

Counties:
Pennington

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Thawney Stottler
c/o Mystic Ranger District
8221 Mt. Rushmore Rd
Rapid City, South Dakota 57702
605-343-1567
thawney.stottler@usda.gov

• Comment/Object on Project
• Public Comment/Objection Reading Room

• FS Environmental Management
• CEQ's Guide to NEPA