2018 CuMo Exploration Project
On December 22, 2018, a 30-day notice and comment period began for the CuMo Exploration Project Supplemental Redline Environmental Assessment (SREA) with publication of a legal notice in the Idaho Statesman. This is the same day that the lapse in Federal government funding began, our offices closed, and government employees were furloughed. Forest Supervisor Seesholtz has decided to initiate an additional comment period for the CuMo Exploration Project SREA to assure that interested parties have sufficient time effectively participate. The additional 30-day comment period will start with publication of a legal notice in the Idaho Statesman, newspaper of record. Comments from both comment periods will be considered, evaluated, and included in the project record. If you have already submitted comments during the initial comment period there is no need to resubmit the comments. Additional comments will be accepted during this 30-day comment period. The Forest will host an open house format public meeting on February 6, 2019 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Best Western Plus - Vista Inn at the Airport, 2645 Airport Avenue, in Boise, Idaho.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
This project is located approximately 3 miles northeast of Grimes Pass in Boise County Idaho.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 11/27/2017 |
| Comment Period | 12/22/2018 |
| Objection Period Start | 07/2023 (Estimated) |
| Decision | 11/2023 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 07/2024 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Idaho City 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:
Cancelled
Forests:
Boise National Forest
Districts:
Idaho City Ranger District
States:
Idaho
Counties:
Boise
Legal Land Description:
T8N, R6E, Sections 7,8,17,18,19,and 20.
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Ricky Wells
Highway 21, milepost 38.5
Idaho City, ID 83631
208-373-4136
ricky.wells@usda.gov
Last Updated: 9/26/2023