El Rico Mina Placer Mining Project
Proposal to conduct placer mining operations along the edge of the road utilizing a backhoe and bulldozer. Proposal also includes sampling within the road bed itself, utilizing an auger to remove sample material.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
The project area is located along an unnamed ephemeral channel, west of Greenville area. Access is along NFS Road 26N81, also known as North Canyon Road.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 12/05/2012 |
| Comment Period | 12/20/2012 |
| Objection Period Start | 12/18/2013 |
| Decision | 03/2014 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 05/2014 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Mt. Hough 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
Decision Notice, El Rico Mina Mineral Exploration Project
Decision Signed Date: 03/04/2014
Legal Notice Date: 03/12/2014
Forests:
Plumas National Forest
Districts:
Mt. Hough Ranger District
States:
California
Counties:
Plumas
Legal Land Description:
T26N, R9E, Section 4, MDBM
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Leslie Edlund
39696 State Highway 70
Quincy, CA 95971
530-283-7650
ledlund@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 3/26/2014