Long Valley Exploration Drilling Project

The Long Valley Exploration Drilling Project proposes to drill up to 3 core borings on up to 14 drill pads, to evaluate the mineral potential within the Long Valley area, near Lake Crowley. Access may include driving on existing roads and temp roads.

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
Inyo National Forest All Units

Notice and Comment Regulation
Not Subject to Regulations

Project Purpose
Minerals and Geology

Project Activity
Minerals or geology plans of operations

Project Status

Current Status
Analysis Completed

Project Decision Information

Long Valley Exploration Drilling Project

Decision Signed Date
2021-09-27

Last Updated: 09/27/2021

https://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?exp=detail&project=59294