Decision Memo Completed

Milkmine Test Well Permit

Prescott National Forest Yavapai, Arizona Bradshaw Ranger District

The Forest Service is proposing to issue a permit to Tradebot, a Kansas-Based corporation, to drill a test well on thier mining claim to evaluate the potential impacts on natural resources from water withdrawal for their anticipated mining operation.

Location

Test well will be on the ridge above Milk Creek just off FR 94, approximately 12 south of Prescott

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
09/08/2011
2
Decision
11/2011 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
11/2011 (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
Milkmine Test Well PermitDecision Signed Date: 11/04/2011
ForestsPrescott National Forest
DistrictsBradshaw Ranger District
Special area management