Decision Memo Completed

Bronco Creek Exploration Inc. Copper Basin #2

Prescott National Forest Yavapai, Arizona Bradshaw Ranger District

The Prescott National Forest proposes to authorize Bronco Creek Exploration to operate phase 2 drilling in Copper Basin south of Crown King. Up to 10 holes will be drilled out of 62 possible sites.

Location

At or near Lane Mountain and Copper Basin areas within the Bradshaw Mountains. South of Crown King, AZ

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
09/10/2013
2
Decision
03/2014 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
04/2014 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(8)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
Bronco Creek Exploration Inc. Copper Basin #2Decision Signed Date: 03/18/2014
ForestsPrescott National Forest
DistrictsBradshaw Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT9N, R1W, Sections 1, 2, 3, 10, 11 & 12 and T10N R1W, Sec 36; T10N, R1E, Sec 31
Minerals and geology