The U.S. Forest Service is now accepting public comment on plans to extend operations at the nation’s largest silver producer.<\/p>\n
A 45-day scoping period for the proposed extension for Hecla Greens Creek Mine began on Friday, the Forest Service said in a news release.<\/p>\n
The project would provide an additional estimated 4-5 million cubic yards of tailings and waste rock storage for the mine that operates within a national monument within Tongass National Forest on Admiralty Island, according to the Forest Service. The project would extend mineral production at the mine site to continue beyond 2031.<\/p>\n
Written comments regarding the project can be submitted electronically at: https:\/\/www.fs.usda.gov\/project\/?project=57306<\/a>, by fax to 907-586-8808 and by mail to 8510 Mendenhall Loop Road, Juneau, AK, 99801. Attention: North Extension Project<\/p>\n Project information, meeting announcements, legal notices, and documents are posted on the project web page at: https:\/\/www.fs.usda.gov\/project\/?project=57306<\/a>.<\/p>\n