Kennecott Phase 3 Exploration project
The Kennecott Exploration Company submitted a Plan to the Forest Service proposing to explore for minerals on unpatented mining claims. The Phase 3 Exploration project proposes drilling a total of 36 exploration holes over a five-year period.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
The project lies in the Flint Foothills Management Area in the Clark Fork Flint Landscape.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 10/02/2019 |
| Comment Period | 10/31/2019 |
| Decision | 03/2020 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 05/2020 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest All Units
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Minerals And Geology
Project Activity:
Minerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Kennecott Phase 3 Exploration project
Decision Signed Date: 03/30/2020
Forests:
Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest
Districts:
Pintler Ranger District
States:
Montana
Counties:
Granite
Legal Land Description:
T.8N., R.13W., sections 5, 6 and 7, approximately 1.5 miles northwest of Maxville, Montana
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Steve Kelley
420 Barrett St.
Dillon, MT 59725-3572
406-494-0222
slkelley@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 3/30/2020