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Plan of Operation, Sunnyside Exploratory Drilling, Humboldt Canyon

The Forest proposes to approve a Plan of Operations that would authorize the proponent to drill five exploratory holes to obtain evidence of mineralization.

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
Sierra Vista Ranger District

Notice and Comment Regulation
215

Project Purpose
Minerals and Geology

Project Activity
Minerals or geology plans of operations

Project Status

Current Status
Under Analysis

Last Completed Milestone: Notice of Initiation (11/02/2011)

Next Milestone: Comment Period (est. 09/2013)

Last Updated: 3/28/2013