2004 Raptor Survey, Federal Parcel, Pinal County, Arizona
WestLand was retained to conduct a survey for raptors on the approximately 1,224-hectare Federal Parcel, in the Tonto National Forest. The purpose of this survey was to determine which raptor species could be confirmed on the Parcel.
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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