The Project consists of constructing up to 1,940 feet (less than 0.4 miles) of temporary access road and up to 6 drill pads, the use of existing roads, and reclaiming all new temporarily disturbed areas.
Location
Project located in the Patagonia Mountains approximately 3.5 miles south of the Town of Patagonia, in Santa Cruz County, Arizona
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
07/11/2022
2
Decision
05/2023 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2023 (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 | Minerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations |
| Flux Canyon Exploration Drilling | Decision Signed Date: 05/30/2023 |
| Forests | Coronado National Forest |
| Districts | Sierra Vista Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Section 30 of Township 22 South and Range 16 East |