The Chino Valley Ranger District of the Prescott National Forest (PNF) is processing a proposal from Drake Cement, LLC (Drake) to conduct exploratory drilling activities near Drake's existing mined area operations on the Forest.
Location
SW1/4 Section 32, T. 19 N., R. 1 W., and NW1/4 Section 5, T. 18 N., R. 1 W., G&SRM, Yavapai County, AZ.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
04/09/2025
2
Decision
05/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2025 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(8) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Minerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations |
| 2025 Drake Cement, LLC exploratory drilling project | Decision Signed Date: 05/14/2025 |
| Forests | Prescott National Forest |
| Districts | Chino Valley Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | SW1/4 Section 32, T. 19 N., R. 1 W., and NW1/4 Section 5, T. 18 N., R. 1 W., G&SRM, Yavapai County, AZ. |