Revised On: Oct. 30th, 2026 - 02:01 pm
This site/facility of interest online resource provides interested parties easy access to permits and documents for the Copper World Project, owned by Copper World, Inc.
Water Quality Permitting
Aquifer Protection Program (APP)
On Aug. 29, 2024, ADEQ issued an Individual Aquifer Protection Program (APP) Permit No. P-513690 to Copper World, Inc. for the Copper World Project. The purpose and scope of the APP is to ensure that facilities are designed, constructed, and operated in a manner that eliminates or minimizes the impact of the facility’s operation on groundwater quality through operation, closure, and post-closure.
Permit Documents:
Permit Amendment Documents:
Arizona Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (AZPDES) Construction General Permit
Ames Construction, Inc. submitted an application for an Arizona Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (AZPDES) Construction General Permit. This permit covers pipeline construction activities at the HudBay Copper World site from April 7, 2026, through Jan. 1, 2027, addressing potential discharges into Box Canyon Wash.
Community Engagement:
- The public notice comment period began for the draft APP permit on Jan. 5, 2024, and was extended to April 10, 2024 | View Notice >
- On Feb. 20, 2024, ADEQ held an informal community meeting to discuss the draft APP permit | View Fact Sheet >
- On March 5, 2024, ADEQ held a public hearing for the public to comment in person on the draft APP permit.
Both the informal community meeting and public hearing were held at Corona Foothills Middle School, 16705 S. Houghton Rd., Vail, AZ 85641.
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