White Elephant Mining Proposal
Amendment to existing Plan of Operations. Amendment involves constructing an alternate mine access for the purpose of ore loading. Ore loading area and access road will add an additional 0.75 acres of disturbed area to mining operation.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
The mine site is located approximately 8 miles south of Custer, SD off of US Hwy 385.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 04/05/2013 |
| Comment Period | 04/05/2013 |
| Decision | 06/2013 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 08/2013 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Hell Canyon Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
215
Project Purpose:
Minerals And Geology
Project Activity:
Minerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
White Elephant Mine Amendment
Decision Signed Date: 06/10/2013
Forests:
Black Hills National Forest
Districts:
Hell Canyon Ranger District
States:
South Dakota
Counties:
Custer
Legal Land Description:
Black Hills Meridian; T4S, R4E, SE 1/4, Section 36
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Gary Haag
1019 N 5th Street
Custer, SD 57730
605-673-4853
ghaag@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 12/18/2013