Decision Memo Cancelled

Bull and Jim Claims Uranium Drilling Exploration

Tonto National Forest Gila, Arizona Tonto Basin Ranger District

Conduct exploratory drilling to assess the potential presence and depth of uranium ore deposits on both the Bull and Jim Claims. Bull: Drill one to five holes at one pad/site. Jim: Drill five holes at three different pads/sites.

Location

Bull Claims are located within the Tonto Basin RD. Jim Claims are within the Pleasant Valley RD.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
05/27/2009
2
Decision
09/2011 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2011 (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; Road Improvements/Construction
ForestsTonto National Forest
DistrictsPleasant Valley Ranger District; Tonto Basin Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionBull Claims: T5N, R15E, S19. Jim Claims: T5N, R14E, S31, and T5N, R13E, S25.
Forest productsMinerals and geology