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 Exclusion | 32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Special Use Authorizations; Research And Development |
| USGS Pinyon Plain Mine Water Runoff Monitoring Stations Permit Amendment | Decision Signed Date: 02/16/2022 |
| Forests | Kaibab National Forest |
| Districts | Tusayan Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T29N, R3E, Section 20, Gila and Salt River Meridian |