Freeport-McMoran Chino Mines has applied for a permit to drill 13 exploratory sites on 3.6 acres east of Fort Bayard. Less than 1 mile of roads would be constructed for access.
Location
Proposed project area is located east of Fort Bayard and west of Fierro, New Mexico
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
09/20/2022
2
Decision
10/2022 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
11/2022 (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 |
| Continental Breccia Oxide Drilling Project | Decision Signed Date: 10/18/2022 |
| Forests | Gila National Forest |
| Districts | Silver City Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T17S R12W Sec 4 and 5 |