NOI and POO

[Bonaro]

Wanting to do some work on a claim in Idaho. There are small existing retaining ponds and water can be recirculated far away from the creek. I have read the archives and there is MUCH info there to digest.

In a nutshell...a NOI is needed when you want to perform operation that MAY have a "Significant Surface Dsitrubance". A POO is requested by the ranger and also requires him to do a formal EIS....right?

Example: if we wanted to move the boulders on a bench about 20' x 20' in size to get to the pay layer below. then toss the boulders back when done...is this significant?

What I need to get a handle on is the actual definition of "Significant Surface Disturbance" as this seems to be the trigger point of needing either NOI or POO.

 

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[Hefty1]

Where did you get that 43CFR link from?

I think I originally got it from Winner in post #18

Forget about it unless the claim is in an area under wilderness review.

 

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[Hefty1]

Even then, if it is you are not required, your not moving that much material.

 

[Bonaro]

I think we're gonna be fine. Wont even need a dredge permit because we are on a bench.

 

[Cassews]

Always check with local agencies. Our BLM and Forest Service people out here are just awesome to work with. I am the back up Agent for the Club Claims here in Western Colorado and I work with both agencies-nary a problem as we are always in there asking them questions and receiving answers. Of course we are considered a medium small town. I guess we are a lucky bunch to have such terrific people we work with ....