Biological Evaluation, Baseline Hydrologic & Geotechnical Data Gathering Activities on Tonto National Forest

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June 2014
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WestLand Resources

Resolution Copper Mining, LLC (Resolution) contracted WestLand Resources Inc. (WestLand) to prepare a Biological Evaluation (BE) in support of proposed baseline hydrologic and geotechnical testing and monitoring activities (the Proposed Action). The Proposed Action would occur on National Forest System lands located within Tonto National Forest (TNF) and would inform Resolution’s baseline environmental studies and data gathering to further the understanding of hydrology, geochemistry and geotechnical conditions over an area covering a range of potential alternative sites for tailings.

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WestLand Resources Inc. 2014a. Biological Evaluation, Baseline Hydrologic & Geotechnical Data Gathering Activities on Tonto National Forest. Prepared for Resolution Copper Mining.

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EIS Timeline - Feb 2019

  1. Proponent submits revised Plan of Operations [Sep 2014]
  2. Federal Register Notice of Intent to prepare EIS [Mar 2016]
  3. Public scoping period and scoping meetings
    [5 meetings between Mar-Jun 2016; comment period extended from 60 days to 120 days, closed Jul 18, 2016 ]
  4. Compile and review existing data
  5. Prepare project description and identify project alternatives
  6. Publish Alternatives Evaluation Report [Sep 2017]
  7. We Are Here
    Validate Baseline Information; analyze environmental effects
  8. Prepare Draft EIS
  9. Federal Register Notice of Availability of Draft EIS
  10. 90-day public review and comment period, with public meetings
  11. Respond to public comments and prepare Final EIS
  12. Federal Register Notice of Availability of Final EIS and Draft ROD
  13. 45-day Public Objection Period
  14. Resolve objections to Final EIS and draft ROD
  15. Issue Final Record of Decision

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