Decision Memo Completed

Flux Canyon Exploration Drilling

Coronado National Forest Santa Cruz, Arizona Coronado National Forest All Units

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 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
Flux Canyon Exploration DrillingDecision Signed Date: 05/30/2023
ForestsCoronado National Forest
DistrictsSierra Vista Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 30 of Township 22 South and Range 16 East
Minerals and geology