Decision Memo Completed

Midnight Juniper

Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests Greenlee, Arizona Clifton Ranger District

Bronco Creek Exploration, Inc. has proposed an exploration-drilling project in the historic Morenci mining district to conduct diamond core drilling at 8 sites selected within Forest Service managed lands.

Location

The project area is approximately nine miles northwest of Morenci, AZ.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
07/10/2019
2
Decision
02/2020 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
03/2020 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(8)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
Midnight JuniperDecision Signed Date: 02/05/2020
ForestsApache-Sitgreaves National Forests
DistrictsClifton Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT3S, R28E Sect. 12, 13, and 24 and T3S R29E Sect. 5, 7, 8, 17, 18, and 19
Minerals and geology