Decision Memo Completed

USGS Pinyon Plain Mine Water Runoff Monitoring Stations Permit Amendment

Kaibab National Forest Coconino, Arizona Tusayan Ranger District

Amend U.S. Geological Survey's existing special use permit to allow for installation of additional equipment to monitor surface runoff upslope and downslope of the Pinyon Plain Mine.

Location

Upslope and downslope of the Pinyon Plain Mine, approximately 6 miles SE of the Town of Tusayan.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
11/17/2021
2
Decision
02/2022 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
03/2022 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations; Research And Development
USGS Pinyon Plain Mine Water Runoff Monitoring Stations Permit AmendmentDecision Signed Date: 02/16/2022
ForestsKaibab National Forest
DistrictsTusayan Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT29N, R3E, Section 20, Gila and Salt River Meridian
Research