Decision Memo Completed

Pine Canyon-Spar Hill Mineral Exploration

Gila National Forest Grant, New Mexico Silver City Ranger District

Mineral specimen exploration and recovery from lode mining claims in proposed project area.

Location

Project is located in the Burro Mountains, approximately 5.5 miles southwest of Tyrone Mine open pit

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
06/01/2017
2
Decision
03/2019 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2019 (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 ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations; Minerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
Pine Canyon-Spar Hill Mineral ExplorationDecision Signed Date: 03/14/2019
ForestsGila National Forest
DistrictsSilver City Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT19S R16W Section 27
Special use managementMinerals and geology