Chetco Wild and Scenic River Mineral Withdrawal
Request the Secretary of the Interior withdraw from location and entry under mining laws about 5,610 acres of FS land within the Chetco Wild and Scenic River, subject to valid existing rights, for a period of 5 years in aid of legislation.
Project Summary
Current Status:
Completed
Location Summary:
Near Brookings, Curry County, Oregon. Forest Service lands in Chetco Wild & Scenic River designation, downstream from the Kalmiopsis Wilderness.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 05/03/2012 |
| Comment Period | 12/06/2012 |
| Decision | 01/2013 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 06/2013 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Gold Beach Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
215
Project Purpose:
Minerals And Geology; Special Use Management; Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants; Recreation Management; Special Area Management
Project Activity:
Land Use Adjustments; Special Area Management
Project Decision Information
FONSI for Chetco Wild and Scenic River Mineral Withdrawal EA
Decision Signed Date: 01/25/2013
Forests:
Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest
Districts:
Gold Beach Ranger District
States:
Oregon
Counties:
Curry
Legal Land Description:
T. 38 S., R. 11 W., secs. 5-7, 18; T. 38 S., R. 12 W., secs. 9-16, 21, 27-29, 32-33; T. 39 S., R. 12 W., secs. 4, 5, 8, 9, 16, 17, 20, 29, 30, 31.
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Holly Witt
29279 Ellensburg Ave
Gold Beach, OR 97444
541-247-3688
hfwitt@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 3/20/2013