Augusta Updates Permitting Schedule for Rosemont
VANCOUVER, BC - Augusta Resource Corporation has been advised by the United States Forest Service (USFS) Coronado National Forest of a delay in the release of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the Rosemont Copper project. The DEIS is being prepared by the USFS and their third party contractor SWCA Consultants.
On October 16, 2009, the Forest Service NEPA contractor (SWCA) provided an initial draft Rosemont DEIS and schedule recommendation to complete the alternatives analysis of the DEIS in a manner suitable for publication and comment. Based on information available at that time, SWCA provided a revised project schedule that showed an approach to complete the Draft EIS within three months of the previously scheduled November 2009 DEIS.
Augusta President and CEO Gil Clausen said: "This delay reflects the USFS's need for more time to assess the scope of work, which will ultimately facilitate a more thorough and comprehensive review. It has been our intent from the start to ensure the process is as inclusive and diligent as possible. This delay does not affect the project in any way other than this adjustment in schedule."
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