Soapstone Calcite Project
Proposal to construct approximately 1 mile of new access road, across the Ashley NF and UWC NF, and then begin small-scale hardrock mining operations for decorative calcite on the Ashley NF, near the headwaters of Iron Mine Creek.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Headwaters of Iron Mine Creek, on the north side of the creek.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 10/03/2023 |
| Comment Period | 10/11/2023 |
| Objection Period Start | 02/28/2024 |
| Decision | 05/2024 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 06/2024 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Duchesne 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
Soapstone Calcite Project
Decision Signed Date: 05/06/2024
Forests:
Ashley National Forest; Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
Districts:
Duchesne Ranger District; Heber-Kamas Ranger District
States:
Utah
Counties:
Duchesne
Legal Land Description:
T2N R9W Sec 19 of Uintah Meridian, and T3N R9E Sec 18 of Salt Lake Meridian.
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David Herron
85 West Main
Duchesne, Ut 84021
435-781-5218
david.herron@usda.gov
Last Updated: 5/6/2024