To obtain diamond core drilling and other geological information in fall and winter of 2020. Proposed activities include construction of up to five drill sites out of seven possible drill site locations identified.
Location
Located approximately two miles north of U.S. Highway 60 and State Highway 188 junction at Globe, Arizona. The project area is accessed via Bixby Road off of State Highway 188 and Forest Road 594.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
09/10/2020
2
Decision
12/2020 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
01/2021 (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 |
| Jasper Canyon Mineral Exploration | Decision Signed Date: 12/30/2020 |
| Forests | Tonto National Forest |
| Districts | Globe Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Township 2 North, Range 15 East, Sections 26-29 and 32-35; and Township 1 North, Range 15 East, Sections 2-4 |