The Forest proposes to approve a Plan of Operations for short-term exploratory drilling to determine the presence of mineralization. If approved, the proponent would be authorized to drill up to 12 exploratory holes to depths of up to 100 feet.
Location
Oro Blanco Mining District, 20 miles west of Nogales, 11 miles southeast of Arivaca
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
06/17/2011
2
Decision
10/2011 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
02/2012 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(8) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Special Use Authorizations |
| Plan of Operation, Hellix Ventures, Margarita Tank Exploratory Drilling | Decision Signed Date: 10/28/2011 |
| Forests | Coronado National Forest |
| Districts | Nogales Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Sec 6 and 7, Township 23 S, Range 11 E |