Greens Creek North Extension Project
Hecla Greens Creek Mining Company proposes to extend the existing dry-stack tailings disposal facility and incorporate waste rock co-disposal techniques in a northward direction for additional tailings and waste rock storage capacity.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Greens Creek Mine, Admiralty Island, Alaska
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NOI in Federal Register | 10/09/2020 |
| DEIS NOA in Federal Register | 03/24/2023 |
| FEIS NOA in Federal Register | 02/02/2024 |
| Objection Period Start | 02/02/2024 |
| Decision | 11/2024 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 11/2024 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Impact Statement
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Admiralty Island National Monument
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
Greens Creek North Extension Project
Decision Signed Date: 11/07/2024
Forests:
Tongass National Forest
Districts:
Admiralty Island National Monument
States:
Alaska
Counties:
Juneau
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Matthew Reece
8510 Mendenhall Loop Road
Juneau, AK 99802
907-586-7876
sm.fs.greenscreek@usda.gov
Last Updated: 11/7/2024