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The purpose of this addendum is to update the process memorandum dated October 28, 2020, titled “Cumulative Effects Analysis Overview and Screening by Resource” (Newell et al 2020). The original process memo served to outline the methods and screening results used for the analysis of cumulative effects within the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) prepared for the Resolution Copper Project by disclosing:Approach for addressing past and present actions in the EIS.

This Biological Assessment (BA) discloses the effects that occurred or may have occurred from suppression related impacts to species and critical habitats listed or proposed for listing under the Endangered Species Act from the Carlota Fire.

The purpose of this investigation was to assess the Property and surrounding areas to identify the presence or potential presence of recognized environmental conditions (RECs) potentially resulting in environmental impacts to the Property.

This Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) is for approximately 147 acres referred to as Turkey Creek, also known as the JX Bar Ranch and J Slash X Ranch.

At six volumes, the January 2021 Rescinded final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) describes the potential environmental effects from two proposed actions: a general plan of operations for development of a large-scale underground copper mine by Resolution Copper Mining, LLC.A related, and a legislatively-mandated land exchange.

In response to USFS document titled "List of Potential Final EIS Changes Prior to Republication", which states: "Resolution Copper ownership of Gov't Springs and parcels in Dripping Springs Wash", please find copies of Resolution Copper special warranty deeds for the parcels collectively referred to as Government Springs.

This order withdraws 276 acres of National Forest System (NFS) lands located within the Tonto National Forest from location and entry under the U.S. mining laws, but not from leasing under the mineral and geothermal leasing laws, for a 20-year term, subject to valid existing rights.

The purpose of this process memorandum is to document the Potential future measures that have
now been removed from the FEIS.

The PLANTS Database provides standardized information about the vascular plants, mosses, liverworts, hornworts, and lichens of the U.S. and its territories.

This memorandum documents a review of the Action Alternatives contained in the 2025 Final EIS (FEIS) for the Resolution Copper Project and Land Exchange (Resolution) for consistency with the December 2023 Tonto National Forest Land Management Plan (forest plan).