2025 Drake Cement, LLC exploratory drilling project
The Chino Valley Ranger District of the Prescott National Forest (PNF) is processing a proposal from Drake Cement, LLC (Drake) to conduct exploratory drilling activities near Drake's existing mined area operations on the Forest.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
SW1/4 Section 32, T. 19 N., R. 1 W., and NW1/4 Section 5, T. 18 N., R. 1 W., G&SRM, Yavapai County, AZ.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 04/2025 (Estimated) |
| Decision | 04/2025 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 04/2025 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.2 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(8)
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Chino Valley Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Minerals And Geology
Project Activity:
Minerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
Current Status:
Developing Proposal
Forests:
Prescott National Forest
Districts:
Chino Valley Ranger District
States:
Arizona
Counties:
Yavapai
Legal Land Description:
SW1/4 Section 32, T. 19 N., R. 1 W., and NW1/4 Section 5, T. 18 N., R. 1 W., G&SRM, Yavapai County, AZ.
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Christopher Welker
735 N. Hwy. 89
Chino Valley, AZ 86323-0485
928-443-8072
Christopher.Welker@usda.gov
Last Updated: 4/8/2025