Carlin Mineral Exploration Project
District Ranger Kidd signed the decision for this project on June 23, 2017 authorizing the proposal. The proposal is to drill/blast a quartz vein and remove approximately 30-40 tons of mineral material to determine if enough gold is present to further develop the project. This is a locatable minerals project regulated under 36 CFR 228A.
Project Summary
Current Status:
Completed
Location Summary:
The project area is located near the Burns Ridge area within the Grimes Pass Idaho Roadless Area. Roughly 12 Miles Northeast of Pioneerville along Forest Road 380 to the 380D fork.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 04/22/2015 |
| Decision | 06/2017 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 07/2017 (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:
Lowman Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Minerals And Geology
Project Activity:
Minerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
Project Decision Information
Carlin Mineral Exploration Project Decision Memo
Decision Signed Date: 06/23/2017
Forests:
Boise National Forest
Districts:
Lowman Ranger District
States:
Idaho
Counties:
Boise
Legal Land Description:
T8N, R6E, Sec 13&18
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Melissa Swain
Highway 21
Lowman, ID 83637
208-392-3719
mbswain@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 7/19/2017