Decision Memo Completed

The Hook Exploration Drilling on National Forest System Lands

Tonto National Forest Gila, Arizona Globe Ranger District

BHP proposes exploration drilling at two sites located on National Forest System lands in the vicinity of Globe, Arizona.

Location

The Project Area is located approximately 5 miles north of Globe, Arizona, and would be accessed from Globe via the existing Copper Hills Road and U.S. Forest Service Roads 224 and 278.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/04/2020
2
Decision
06/2020 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2020 (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
The Hook Exploration Drilling on National Forest System LandsDecision Signed Date: 06/02/2020
ForestsTonto National Forest
DistrictsGlobe Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 2 of Township 1 North, Range 15.5 East, in Gila County, Arizona
Minerals and geology