Authorization of a Plan of Operation submitted by Blue Fire Gem Company to hand-drill shallow 3.5-foot deep holes to fracture rock for sampling/assay on its unpatented mining claim to obtain evidence of mineralization.
Location
Nogales Ranger District
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
07/03/2012
2
Comment Period
07/03/2012
3
Decision
08/2012 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
09/2012 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(8) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 215 |
| Project Activity | Minerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations |
| Plan of Operation, Minerals Exploration, Blue Fire Gem Company | Decision Signed Date: 08/16/2012 Legal Notice Date: 08/24/2012 |
| Forests | Coronado National Forest |
| Districts | Nogales Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T22S, R11E, Section 25, G&SR BM |