Black Pine Exploration Drilling Expansion
The Sawtooth National Forest (Forest Service) has received a proposal from Pilot Gold (USA)(Pilot) to expand mineral exploration drilling operations within their project area at the former Black Pine mine site.
Project Summary
Current Status:
Completed
Location Summary:
The Black Pine exploration project is located approximately 6 miles southwest of Juniper, Idaho
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 02/20/2020 |
| Comment Period | 02/20/2020 |
| Objection Period Start | 12/21/2020 |
| Decision | 02/2021 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 03/2021 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Minidoka Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Minerals And Geology; Special Use Management
Project Activity:
Special Use Authorizations; Minerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations; Plan Amendment
Project Decision Information
Black Pine Exploration Drilling Expansion
Decision Signed Date: 02/16/2021
Forests:
Sawtooth National Forest
Districts:
Minidoka Ranger District
States:
Idaho
Counties:
Cassia
Legal Land Description:
Township 15 South, Sections 20, 21, 26-28, 33-35 and
T16S, R29E, Sections 2-3.
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Heidie Torrealday
2306 Hiland Ave
Burley, ID 83318
208-423-7566
heidie.torrealday@usda.gov
Last Updated: 2/16/2021