Sheep Creek Rare Earth Exploration Proposal
The Bitterroot NF received 4 Notices of Intent to conduct Rare Earth Exploration during the 2022-2025 field seasons in the Sheep Creek area of the West Fork Ranger District. The NEPA analysis type will be determined if and when a Plan of Operations is received. To date, no Plan of Operations has been submitted. Please subscribe for email updates by following the link on the right side of the page.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
This Rare Earth Exploration Proposal would take place in the Sheep Creek area of the West Fork Ranger District of the Bitterroot National Forest
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 01/2025 (Estimated) |
| Decision | 01/2026 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 01/2027 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Bitterroot 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:
Developing Proposal
Forests:
Bitterroot National Forest
Districts:
West Fork Ranger District
States:
Montana
Counties:
Ravalli
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Daniel Pliley
1801 North First Street
Hamilton, MT 59840
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Daniel.Pliley@usda.gov
Last Updated: 5/2/2024