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 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 |
| The Hook Exploration Drilling on National Forest System Lands | Decision Signed Date: 06/02/2020 |
| Forests | Tonto National Forest |
| Districts | Globe Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Section 2 of Township 1 North, Range 15.5 East, in Gila County, Arizona |