Big Creek Geothermal Leasing Project
The Forest proposes to consent with stipulations to BLM issuance of three contiguous, noncompetitive geothermal leases.
Project Summary
Current Status:
Completed
Location Summary:
An approximately 9-square-mile area in the Hot Springs Creek drainage of the lower Panther Creek watershed, 20 mi. WNW of Salmon, ID
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NOI in Federal Register | 09/24/2015 |
| DEIS NOA in Federal Register | 06/02/2017 |
| FEIS NOA in Federal Register | 03/08/2018 |
| Objection Period Start | 03/08/2018 |
| Decision | 05/2018 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 05/2018 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Impact Statement
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Salmon-Cobalt Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Minerals And Geology
Project Activity:
Geothermal
Project Decision Information
Big Creek Geothermal Leasing Project
Decision Signed Date: 05/02/2018
Big Creek Geothermal Leasing Project Record of Decision
Decision Signed Date: 05/02/2018
Forests:
Salmon-Challis National Forest
Districts:
Salmon-Cobalt Ranger District; North Fork Ranger District
States:
Idaho
Counties:
Lemhi
Legal Land Description:
T23N, R18E, sections 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23, 26, 27 & 28
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Julie Hopkins
311 McPherson
Salmon, ID 83467
208-756-5279
juliehopkins@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 6/19/2018