But Nathan Hunt of Groundhog Mining said in an email that Barrick "is not in any way associated with any part whatsoever of the proposed Goldfinch Exploration Project." However, the Forest Service is in the process of rewriting its rules regarding the public’s ability to object to federal projects. The Sheep Creek Project has been removed from the Bitterroot National Forest Projects webpage. “The Forest Service should require baseline data, independent monitoring, corrected technical calculations, and enforceable safeguards before approving this work. If Pliley approves a categorical exclusion for the Sheep Creek exploration, Ramsey won’t be allowed to submit his recommendations to the Forest Service.