Bonnanza Mine-Big Hole Placer Mining and Reclamation
This project proposes to conduct placer mining operations and reclamation of new and legacy mining disturbance in the Pine Creek drainage in the Whitman Ranger District on National Forest System (NSF) lands.
Project Summary
Current Status:
Completed
Location Summary:
Near Halfway, Oregon in the Pine Creek drainage on the Whitman Ranger District.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 03/17/2021 |
| Comment Period | 05/16/2023 |
| Objection Period Start | 08/08/2023 |
| Decision | 11/2023 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 11/2023 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Whitman Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Minerals And Geology
Project Activity:
Minerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
Project Decision Information
Bonnanza Mine-Big Hole Placer Mining and Reclamation
Decision Signed Date: 11/29/2023
Forests:
Wallowa-Whitman National Forest
Districts:
Whitman Ranger District
States:
Oregon
Counties:
Baker
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Raymond Lovisone
1550 Dewey Avenue
Baker City, OR 97814
541-523-1345
raymond.lovisone@usda.gov
Last Updated: 12/4/2023