Decision Memo Completed

Phoenix Silver Exploration Drilling on National Forest System Lands

Tonto National Forest Gila, Arizona Globe Ranger District

Project activities proposed are 13 drill sites and a temporary access road.

Location

Project would be accessed from Globe via North Arizona Highway 188, North Bixby Road, East on Forest Service Road 594, and a short stretch of temporary access road.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
05/25/2021
2
Decision
07/2022 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2022 (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
Phoenix Silver Exploration Drilling on National Forest System LandsDecision Signed Date: 07/06/2022
ForestsTonto National Forest
DistrictsGlobe Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionProject activities are proposed within Section 26 of Township 2 North, Range 15 East, in Gila County, Arizona
Minerals and geology