Decision Memo Completed

"Horsethief Basin" Mineral Materials Pit Administrative In-Service Use

Prescott National Forest Yavapai, Arizona Bradshaw Ranger District

continued administrative in-service agency use of an existing mineral materials extraction area (e.g., mineral materials "pit") by the Prescott National Forest (PNF) to carry out various Forest Service programs

Location

NE  Section 6, T. 9 N., R. 1 E., and SE  Section 31, T. 10 N., R. 1 E., G&SRM, Yavapai County, Arizona

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
07/13/2023
2
Decision
08/2023 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2023 (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 ActivityDeveloped Site Management; Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Facility Maintenance; Trail Management; Road Maintenance; Road Improvements/Construction
"Horsethief Basin" Mineral Materials Pit Administrative In-Service UseDecision Signed Date: 08/02/2023
ForestsPrescott National Forest
DistrictsBradshaw Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Recreation managementRoad managementMinerals and geologyFuels management