2004 Reptile and Amphibian Survey, Federal Parcel, Pinal County, Arizona
WestLand was retained to conduct a reptile and amphibian survey on the approximately 1,224-hectare Federal Parcel. Resolution proposes to obtain the Parcel by way of a land exchange. The purpose of this survey was to provide baseline data regarding reptile and amphibian populations on the Parcel. This survey effort focused on the USFWS threatened Chiricahua leopard frog and USFS Sensitive lowland leopard frog.
WestLand Resources Inc. 2004a. 2004 Reptile and Amphibian Survey Federal Parcel, Pinal County, Arizona. Prepared for Resolution Copper Mining. December 2004.
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EIS Status Update - Mar 2019
As of March 15, a Draft EIS update is now available under the ‘Public Involvement’ tab. To view the update, click here.
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