PolyMet Monitoring Well Installation Project
PolyMet Mining, Inc. proposes to construction and install 22 water monitoring wells and associated access roads at the proposed NorthMet mine site. 15 sites are located on National Forest lands with 7 sites on land in private or county ownership.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
The proposed NorthMet mine site is located approximately 8 miles northeast of Hoyt Lakes, Minnesota.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 08/24/2011 |
| Decision | 10/2011 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 10/2011 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Laurentian Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Special Use Management
Project Activity:
Special Use Authorizations
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
PolyMet NorthMet Monitoring Well Installation
Decision Signed Date: 10/20/2011
PolyMet NorthMet Monitoring Well Installation
Decision Signed Date: 10/20/2011
Forests:
Superior National Forest
Districts:
Laurentian Ranger District
States:
Minnesota
Counties:
St. Louis
Legal Land Description:
Township 59 North, Range 13 West, Sections 1-4 and 9-12.
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Eric Wirz
318 Forestry Road
Aurora, MN 55705
(218) 626-4359
ewirz@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 10/20/2011