Proposes to issue a special use permit to ODOT to drill 10-30 holes in an area of approximately 40 acres to the Sand Shed cinder pit to explore for cinder resources and determine potential pit expansion boundaries.
Project Information
Expected Analysis Type
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion
Short-term (one year or less) mineral, energy, or geophysical investigations and their incidental support activities that may require cross-country travel by vehicles and equipment, construction of less than one mile of low standard road (Service Level D, FSH 7709.56), or use and minor repair of existing roads.
Special Authority
Not applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit
Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose
Minerals and Geology
Project Activity
Special use authorizations
Project Status
Current Status
Analysis Completed
Project Milestones
All planning milestones have been completed.
Project Decision Information
ODOT Sand Shed Pit
Decision Signed Date
2006-09-26
Last Updated: 6/06/2011