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Plan of Operation, Minerals Exploration, AZ Copper, Bear Canyon, Sierra Vista Ranger District

Proposal to approve a plan of operation to drill 12 holes at five locations to depths of up to 1000 feet to explore for copper mineralization.

Project Information

Expected Analysis Type
Decision Memo

Categorical Exclusion
Short-term (one year or less) mineral, energy, or geophysical investigations and their incidental support activities that may require cross-country travel by vehicles and equipment, construction of less than one mile of low standard road (Service Level D, FSH 7709.56), or use and minor repair of existing roads.

Special Authority
Not applicable / Other

Lead Management Unit
Coronado National Forest All Units

Notice and Comment Regulation
Not Subject to Regulations

Project Purpose
Minerals and Geology

Project Activity
Minerals or geology plans of operations

Project Status

Current Status
Analysis Completed

Project Milestones

All planning milestones have been completed.

Project Decision Information

Plan of Operations, Minerals Exploration in Bear Canyon, AZ Copper

Decision Signed Date
2011-05-11

Last Updated: 6/28/2011