The proposed underground mine project would continue the historic production of minerals within the Patagonia Mountains. The primary minerals targeted by the proponent, South32, are manganese and zinc, identified by USGS as critical minerals.

 

The Forest Service values public participation. Communications from the public regarding this project, including commenters' names and contact information, will become part of the public record. Comments, including anonymous comments, will be accepted at any time. However, comments posted after the close of a designated comment period may not be able to be given full consideration. Anonymous comments and comments submitted after the close of the final designated comment period will not provide the commenter standing for administrative review. Comments, or in some cases other expressions of interest, along with respondent's contact information, submitted during the comment period may be necessary to establish a respondent's eligibility to participate in an administrative review for this proposed action. Interested members of the public should review the proposal's information to determine the applicable administrative review process and the eligibility requirements for that process.

• The date of the legal notice of opportunity to comment on this proposed action is the exclusive means for calculating the comment period.
• For proposals to be documented with an Environmental Assessment, the legal notice announcing the comment period appears in the Newspaper of Record.
• For Draft Environmental Impact Statements, the Notice of Availability announcing the comment period appears in the Federal Register.

Questions?

If you have a question about this project, please send it to:

Deborah Bradley

Coronado National Forest All Units
300 W. Congress Street , Tucson, AZ, 85701
Deborah.Bradley@usda.gov

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