Powder River Mining
Analyze proposed mining plans of operations within the Powder River watersheds.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Powder River watersheds
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NOI in Federal Register | 03/23/2018 |
| DEIS NOA in Federal Register | 06/18/2022 |
| FEIS NOA in Federal Register | 07/20/2024 |
| Objection Period Start | 07/17/2024 |
| Decision | 12/2024 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 04/2025 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Impact Statement
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Whitman Ranger District
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
Powder River Mining
Decision Signed Date: 12/03/2024
Forests:
Wallowa-Whitman National Forest
Districts:
Whitman Ranger District
States:
Oregon
Counties:
Baker
Legal Land Description:
T 8,9,10S, R 36,37,38,39E
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Keifer Nace
1550 Dewey Avenue
Baker City, OR 97814
541-523-1343
Keifer.Nace@usda.gov
Last Updated: 12/5/2024