October Jinx Project
Authorization to Clean Nuclear Energy Corps for short term (1 year or less) exploratory drilling in search of uranium mineralization and aquifer testing on NFS lands located approximately 7.5 miles north of Edgemont, SD.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
T7S, R2E Section 25; T7S 3E Section 30; Approximately 7.5 miles north of Edgemont, SD.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 01/28/2026 |
| Comment Period | 02/2026 (Estimated) |
| Decision | 06/2026 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 07/2026 (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:
Hell Canyon 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:
In Progress
Forests:
Black Hills National Forest
Districts:
Hell Canyon Ranger District
States:
South Dakota
Counties:
Fall River
Legal Land Description:
USFS lands: Sec 25 T2S R2E; Sec 30 T7S R3E; State lands: Sec 36 T7S R2E
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Jonathan Manning
1019 N 5th Street
Custer, SD 57730
605-673-9200
Jonathan.Manning2@usda.gov
Last Updated: 1/28/2026