2004 Arizona Hedgehog Cactus Survey: Federal Parcel, Pinal County, Arizona
WestLand was retained to conduct a survey for Arizona hedgehog cactus on the approximately 1,224-hectare Federal Parcel. The Parcel is on the Tonto National Forest east of the Town of Superior. Resolution proposes to obtain the Parcel by way of a land exchange. In support of this effort, WestLand has been conducting baseline resource investigations on the Parcel. The purpose of this survey was to identify existing locations AHC in accordance with established protocols and procedures.
Temporary Contact Update
The Tonto Supervisor’s Office in Phoenix remains temporarily closed in July 2019 due to a building renovation project. As a result, questions from the media and general public regarding the Resolution Copper Project and Land Exchange should be e-mailed to John Scaggs at: john.scaggs@usda.gov
EIS Timeline - Feb 2019
- Proponent submits revised Plan of Operations [Sep 2014]
- Federal Register Notice of Intent to prepare EIS [Mar 2016]
- 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 ] - Compile and review existing data
- Prepare project description and identify project alternatives
- Publish Alternatives Evaluation Report [Sep 2017]
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We Are HereValidate Baseline Information; analyze environmental effects
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Prepare Draft EIS
- Federal Register Notice of Availability of Draft EIS
- 90-day public review and comment period, with public meetings
- Respond to public comments and prepare Final EIS
- Federal Register Notice of Availability of Final EIS and Draft ROD
- 45-day Public Objection Period
- Resolve objections to Final EIS and draft ROD
- Issue Final Record of Decision
Forest Points of Contact
Media & General Info
John Scaggs
jscaggs@fs.fed.us
Project Manager
Resolution Copper
Mary Rasmussen
mcrasmussen@fs.fed.us
Apache Leap Special Management Area
Apache Leap SMA website