Tesoro Exploration Project
The proposed action is to approve a Plan of Operations submitted to the Forest, which consists of a proposal to reopen and sample an old collapsed mine adit, in the Farm Creek area of the Ashley National Forest.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
This project location is in the Farm Creek area of the Ashley National Forest, in Sections 29 and 32 of T3N R1W, Uintah Meridian.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 04/16/2025 |
| Comment Period | 04/16/2025 |
| Objection Period Start | 07/30/2025 |
| Decision | 09/2025 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 09/2025 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Duchesne Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Minerals And Geology
Project Activity:
Minerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Tesoro Exploration Project
Decision Signed Date: 09/29/2025
Forests:
Ashley National Forest
Districts:
Duchesne Ranger District
States:
Utah
Counties:
Duchesne
Legal Land Description:
T3N R1W Sec 29, 32
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David Herron
85 West Main
Duchesne, Ut 84021
435-781-5218
david.herron@usda.gov
Last Updated: 9/29/2025