Minerals and geology
The project proposes locatable minerals exploration drilling of approximately 266 drill sites within the Project Area. Subsequent phases could include up to 334 additional drill sites. Total project disturbance would not exceed 250 acres on NFS lands.
Milestones: where it is in the process
- NEPA Start Date
- 1/22/2026
- Finding/Decision Date
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Documents · 15
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Burnt Rock Exploration (69000)15 files
Draft EA and Supplemental Documents - Public Comment7 files
- 20260506 Published Legal Notice_508.pdf
- Burnt Rock Draft EA - 20260504_508.pdf
- Burnt Rock Expl Project Botany BE - FINAL_508.pdf
- Burnt Rock Expl Project Wildlife BEBA - Final_508.pdf
- Burnt Rock Hydrogeology Questionaire_20260410_508.pdf
- Burnt Rock Hydrogeology Report - 20260227_508.pdf
- Burnt Rock POO - 20260129_redacted_508.pdf
Final EA_FONSI and Supplemental Documents8 files
- 20260724 Published Legal Notice_508.pdf
- Burnt Rock Draft FONSI 20260720_508.pdf
- Burnt Rock Expl Project Botany BE - 20260721_508.pdf
- Burnt Rock Expl Project Wildlife BEBA - 20260721_508.pdf
- Burnt Rock Final EA and Appendices - 20260720_508.pdf
- Burnt Rock Hydrogeology Questionnaire_20260701_508.pdf
- Burnt Rock Hydrogeology Report - 20260701_508.pdf
- Burnt Rock POO - 20260720_Redacted_508.pdf
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- Sierra Club
Details
- Analysis
- Environmental Assessment
- Counties
- Mineral
- Last updated
- 5/13/2026
- Expected decision
- 1/2027 (Estimated)
- Contact
- Erin Levesque
- erin.levesque@usda.gov
- Phone
- 775-927-5462