HomeMy Public PortalAboutAB 20-252 Stibnite Gold Project Draft EIS
McCALL CITY COUNCIL 216 East Park Street
AGENDA BILL McCall, Idaho 83638
Number AB 20-252
Meeting Date September 10, 2020
AGENDA ITEM INFORMATION
SUBJECT:
Stibnite Gold Project Draft Environmental Impact Statement Update
Department Approvals
Initials
Originator
or
Supporter
Mayor / Council
City Manager
Originator
Clerk
Treasurer
Community Development
Police Department
Public Works
Golf Course
COST IMPACT:
N/A
Parks and Recreation
FUNDING SOURCE:
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Airport
Library
TIMELINE:
October 13, 2020
Information Systems
Grant Coordinator
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
The Forest Service is accepting public comments on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the proposed Stibnite Gold Project, also referred to as the Midas Gold project,
which is a gold and antimony mine operation seeking a permit to operate on approximately 3,500 acres of federal, state, and private lands near Yellowpine. The DEIS analyzes 5 alternatives:
1) the original proposal, 2) an amended proposal submitted by the company, 3) a proposal to relocate the development rock and tailing storage facilities to avoid or reduce potential
impacts to federally listed fish species , 4) a proposal from the Forest Service and Cooperating Agencies responding to significant issues identified during the project scoping phase,
and 5) the no action alternative. The company is soliciting public support for alternative 2. A Comparative Summary of the Alternatives from the DEIS is attached. All project documents,
proposals, and analyses are found at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=50516
Also attached is a letter from the Forest Service containing various website links to the DEIS, a public comment reading room, and a Virtual Public Meeting Room that is open throughout
the public comment period. Specific written comments will be accepted until October 13, 2020.
Staff is primarily focused on reviewing the analyses related to transportation impacts and socio-economic impacts as they relate to the City of McCall. The Council may wish to provide
additional comments related to any part of the project. Council can continue this discussion at the September 24, and if needed the October 8, meetings with the goal of approving submittal
of comments at the October 8 meeting.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Discuss and provide feedback for preparation of public comment.
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