Decision Memo Completed

Western Resources Development Placer Exploration Project

Prescott National Forest Yavapai, Arizona Prescott National Forest All Units

The Prescott National Forest is proposing to approve a plan submitted by Western Resources Development to operate gold placer exploratory and bulk testing operation.

Location

The project would occur within the Hassayampa River drainage roughly 4 miles SE of Wilhoit, AZ

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/24/2012
2
Comment Period
04/02/2012
3
Decision
05/2012 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
05/2012 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(8)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
Western Resources Development Placer Exploration ProjectDecision Signed Date: 05/18/2012 Legal Notice Date: 05/24/2012
ForestsPrescott National Forest
DistrictsBradshaw Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT12N, R2W, Sec 11, 14, and 15
Minerals and geology