New Start - JaBob Mining Project #2
Proposal for continuation of a placer mining operation as previously analyzed and approved. This DNA is tiered to the original New Start - JaBob Mining Project EA.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
One mile southwest of Pioneerville, Idaho.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 06/01/2025 |
| Comment Period | 09/19/2025 |
| Decision | 10/2025 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 05/2026 (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:
Completed
Project Decision Information
New Start - JaBob Mining Project #2
Decision Signed Date: 10/22/2025
Forests:
Boise National Forest
Districts:
Idaho City Ranger District
States:
Idaho
Counties:
Boise
Legal Land Description:
Township 07N Range 05E, Section 10, Boise Meridian
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Travis Whitman
Highway 21, milepost 38.5
Idaho City, ID 83631
1-208-392-3719
travis.whitman@usda.gov
Last Updated: 10/27/2025