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Draft EIS

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Date Published: 
August 2019
Document Category: 
Draft EIS
Authors: 
Tonto National Forest
USDA Forest Service

The Draft Environmental Impact Statement describes the process undertaken by the USDA Forest Service, to evaluate the issues related to and predicted effects of the submittal by Resolution Copper Mining, LLC of a mining General Plan of Operations, along with a connected, legislatively-mandated land exchange of Federal and private parcels in southeastern Arizona. For a brief introduction to the project, see the Forest Supervisor’s Dear Reader letter. The Executive Summary provides an abridged version of the DEIS for people wanting to quickly become familiar with the project.

Additional Documents

Document Title Download Size
Appendix A. Section 3003 of NDAA Download 98 KB
Appendix B. Existing Conditions of Offered Lands Download 4.2 MB
Appendix C. CWA Alternatives Analysis Download 3.3 MB
Appendix D. CWA Mitigation Plan Download 11.2 MB
Appendix E. Alternatives Impact Summary Download 415 KB
Appendix F. Alternatives Dismissed Download 627 KB
Appendix G. Further Site Infrastructure Details Download 154 KB
Appendix H. Mine Water Balance Details Download 93 KB
Appendix I. Land Exchange Summary Effects Download 38 KB
Appendix J. Mitigation and Monitoring Plan Download 2.7 MB
Appendix K. Resource Analysis Process Memoranda Download 62 KB
Appendix L. Groundwater-Dependent Hydrographs Download 456 KB
Appendix M. Water Quality Modeling Download 1.2 MB
Appendix N. Groundwater and Surface Water Quality Download 559 KB
Appendix O. Draft NHPA Compliance Agreement Download 310 KB
Chapter 1 - Purpose & Need for Action Download 987 KB
Chapter 2 - Alternatives Download 5.6 MB
Chapter 3 - Environmental Consequences Download 24.5 MB
Chapter 4 - Consulted Parties Download 61 KB
Chapter 5 - List of Preparers Download 99 KB
Chapter 6 - Literature Cited Download 275 KB
Chapter 7 - Glossary, Acronyms, Abbreviations Download 117 KB
Chapter 8 - Index Download 169 KB
Section 3.1 - Environmental Consequences Download 170 KB
Section 3.2 - Geology, Minerals, Subsidence Download 1.4 MB
Section 3.3 - Soils and Vegetation Download 1.4 MB
Section 3.4 - Noise and Vibration Download 1.3 MB
Section 3.5 - Transportation and Access Download 1.0 MB
Section 3.6 - Air Quality Download 2.9 MB
Section 3.7 - Water Resources Download 12.3 MB
Section 3.8 - Wildlife Download 1.1 MB
Section 3.9 - Recreation Download 1.3 MB
Section 3.10 - Public Health & Safety Download 1.2 MB
Section 3.11 - Scenic Resources Download 1.7 MB
Section 3.12 - Cultural Resources Download 298 KB
Section 3.13 - Socioeconomics Download 341 KB
Section 3.14 - Tribal Values and Concerns Download 284 KB
Section 3.15 - Environmental Justice Download 224 KB
Section 3.16 - Livestock and Grazing Download 296 KB
Section 3.17 - Required Disclosures Download 152 KB

 

Video & Materials

A video presentation – the same information introduced at each public meeting – as well as meeting materials (posters and newsletter) are available for public review.

Video - Draft EIS

Public Meeting Materials

Draft EIS Released

The Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the Resolution Copper Project and Land Exchange is now available for review under the 'EIS Info' tab.

Draft EIS

Comment on DEIS

Optional ways to comment on the Draft EIS are located under the 'EIS Info' and the 'Public Involvement' tabs.

Comment

Media & General Info

Point of Contact
John Scaggs
Tonto National Forest
[email protected]

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