Doug Dunham of the Arizona Department of Water Resources helped the CWG understand the states’ water resources supply, management programs, and regulations. Download PDF Summary
The CWG discussed its plans, schedule, possible meeting topics, and role for next year. Download PDF Summary
Nancy Wrona of the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality and Don Gabrielson of Pinal County discussed water and air quality issues and regulations related to the Resolution Copper Project. Download PDF Summary
Vicky Peacey of Resolution provided the CWG with an overview of the proposed Resolution Copper Project Mine Plan of Operations. Download PDF Summary
At this meeting Vicky Peacey described Resolution Copper Project water needs, sources, use, reuse, and regulatory issues. Download PDF Summary
An update on the status of Congressional Land Exchange deliberations was provided by Andrew Taplin, Resolution Copper Project Manager, and Ron Ober of Policy Development Group discussed the history of the land exchange issue. Download PDF Summary
Resolution staff provided a briefing on elements of the proposed Mine Plan of Operations, its relationship to public lands, and how the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) would apply to the project. Download PDF Summary
This meeting included a presentation on different mining methods including block cave. The CWG also reviewed comments on the tailings facility heard at an August 14 Community Forum. Download PDF Summary
The CWG evaluated a number of alternative tailings facility sites according to the criteria they had developed, and provided recommendations to Resolution. Download PDF Summary
The CWG reviewed and discussed optional sites for the project tailings facility location. Download PDF Summary