Pete Lien and Sons Rochford Mineral Exploratory Drilling Project
Pete Lien and Sons has submitted a plan of operations to conduct exploratory drilling southwest of Rochford, SD. Up to 18 holes would be drilled in search of graphite materials. Each hole would be 3 inches in diameter and up to 1,000ft. deep.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Rochford Mineral Exploratory Drilling Project area lies approximately 3 miles southwest of Rochford, South Dakota.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 04/09/2025 |
| Comment Period | 04/09/2025 |
| Decision | 10/2025 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 10/2025 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.2 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(8)
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Mystic Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Minerals And Geology
Project Activity:
Minerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
Current Status:
In Progress
Forests:
Black Hills National Forest
Districts:
Mystic Ranger District
States:
South Dakota
Counties:
Pennington
Legal Land Description:
Sections 3, 4, 5, T. 01 N., R. 03 E. and Section 25 T. 02 N., R. 02 E, and Sections 30, 32, 33 T. 02N., R 03E
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James Gubbels
8221 South Hwy 16
Rapid City, SD 57702
605-343-1567
james.r.gubbels@usda.gov
Last Updated: 5/15/2025