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Christine Gold
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11 Sep 2016 06:13 PM

    I'm a GPAA member in Arizona and I am a high banker using a Goldwell Sluice.  I have been reading my 2014 Mining Guide. I am wanting to work some of the GPAA Claims here in AZ.  My question is, does my membership in GPAA include a blanket notice of intent and/or Plan of Operation for all GPAA claims in AZ?  Or, do I personally need to file for these permits for each claim I intend to work?  Just curios about what my membership includes.  Any and all input is greatly appreciated.

    Thanks much!

    Chris
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    12 Sep 2016 06:59 AM

    Chris- GPAA requires that the members have all applicable permits, etc. to use the claims, ie. in Oregon, the 700PM dredge permit from our state DEQ.  That being said,  in most areas out west panning, sluicing, etc., using hand tools does not rise to the level requiring NOI/POO.  Called "casual use".   You might check with the minerals person at the state BLM office and regional USFS office or state mineral office, depending on who controls the ground you are looking at.   NOI/POO can take years to get through the process, and is generally done only when heavy equipment is brought into play to assure that no adverse impacts are done and restoration work is accomplished.

     

    I don't know the regs for AZ, and someone from down there should chime in with more information to keep you up to date.
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    13 Sep 2016 05:29 PM

       Ya, getting a NoI & PoO is about as much fun as putting yourself through a giant Gov't meat grinder...
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    14 Sep 2016 08:16 PM

    On any of the claims they have will have it in the section were and if any one needs anything from the forest service or the BLM .They will list what you need .
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    15 Sep 2016 07:24 AM
    GPAA claims are casual use claims, members who wish to participate in an operation that is beyond casual use or wants to do an activity that needs a permit it is the members responsibility to have the proper permitting to operate. A caution is that one district's or agency over the "water's of the state" water's may have differing policies at to what they consider casual use mining. This many times is triggered by the location, environment, water availability, type of Eco-system and sorry to say personnel preferences of district leaders. Although GPAA may not agree with how things are run out there, until there are changes of mindset and laws / policies are changed we ask that members follow what is legal on the GPAA authorized claims members can use. We do not attempt to keep tract of the laws and policies in the hundreds of areas we have claims because of the fluidity of the changes that go on throughout the year.  If we hear of an update or fire restriction we will try to make that information available to the members. Keep an eye on our Facebook page and web site.
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    15 Sep 2016 05:00 PM

    Thank you all for the great information.  As I did more research it became apparent the differences between casual use and the others.  At this point we fall under the casual use prospecting so I am not too worried.  We'll just go out there and dig some dirt.

    Thanks again,

    Chris
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    03 Oct 2016 11:57 AM

       A while back we spent a week at Lynx Creek by Prescott Az. They have a hand tools and panning only policy in that area. It's really nice, you can camp there or motels are very close to the Gold areas. I found a couple of 'black hot rocks'. Not really magnetic, but it was really hard to crush. There was a little Gold & other minerals in it.

     

      Watch out for the Border Patrol on Hwy 95...They harass red blooded Americans in the middle of no where...100 miles North of the border. I think the 110* weather makes them mean. My off road friends could tell you some horrible stories with the BP & BLM treating Americans like criminals. Just the 'wrong' gas can will get you busted. I saw an elderly grandma get an Az. court date for fishing with out a license. Way to go, bust the Grandma's while the Coyotes slip by...
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    03 Oct 2016 01:27 PM
    Something I forgot to mention about a notice of intent. If a person asks if they need a notice of intent that in itself for many forest personnel means that a notice of intent is needed.  That is to say that a letter of intent is generally generated by the user in that they are not sure if they are casual or not. When you ask the question it can be considered that you think you are or may be beyond casual use, generating the need for the notice!! Not much ground in-between.
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    06 Nov 2016 05:20 AM
    Something to remember, on a GPAA/LDMA claim you are a PROSPECTOR. NEVER SAY YOU ARE A MINER. We are recreational prospectors as far as the government is concerned. And we can not use heavy equipment on the GPAA claims.
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