Decision Memo Developing Proposal

Big Draw Pit Expansion

Coconino National Forest Coconino, Arizona Flagstaff Ranger District

Expansion of Big Draw Pit from 4.7 acres to 6.1 acres to process and apply road surfacing materials on surrounding forest roads

Location

Located along Forest Road 231B near the intersection with FR 231, approximately 15 miles southwest of Flagstaff.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
06/2025 (Estimated)
2
Decision
08/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2025 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations; Road Maintenance
ForestsCoconino National Forest
DistrictsFlagstaff Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use managementRoad management