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Dakota Prairie Grasslands

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Completed 369 Cancelled 76
Decision Memo 336 Environmental Assessment 97 Environmental Impact Statement 8 Categorical Exclusion 3 1
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Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 4/29/2026
5 miles south of Fryburg, ND. · Billings, North Dakota

Approximately 2,930 feet of pipeline, and 1 new stock tank.

Grazing management
Scoping Start
07/09/2025
Decision
03/2026 (Estimated)
Implementation
03/2026 (Estimated)
Project documents
Alexander Mergen · alexander.mergen@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (9), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(9)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityGrazing Allotment Management
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSec. 05 T138N, R100W and Sec. 33 T139N, R100W
Environmental Assessment · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 4/29/2026
Pasture 1: T151N, R104W; T151N, R103W; T151N, R102W; T150N, R104W; T150N, R103W; T150N, R102W; T149N, R104W; T149N, R103W; and T148N, R104W. Pasture 4 & 6: T145N, R102W; and T145N, R103W · McKenzie, North Dakota

Analysis of Pasture 1 identified for planning purposes as a priority consistent with the criteria at 43 U.S.C. 1752(i)". The vegetation management plan would include 23 allotments from Pasture 1 and 2 allotments from Pastures 4 & 6.

Wildlife, fish, rare plantsGrazing managementVegetation management (other than forest products)Watershed management
Scoping Start
04/2026 (Estimated)
Comment Period
06/2026 (Estimated)
Objection Period Start
06/2026 (Estimated)
Decision
09/2026 (Estimated)
Implementation
09/2026 (Estimated)
Debbie Riely · debbie.riely@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityGrazing, Rescissions Act Of 1995
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityGrazing Allotment Management; Grazing Authorizations; Species Habitat Improvements; Noxious Weed Treatments; Species Population Enhancements; Rangeland Vegetation Improvements; Grazing Structural Improvements; Watershed Improvements
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionPasture 1: T151N, R104W; T151N, R103W; T151N, R102W; T150N, R104W; T150N, R103W; T150N, R102W; T149N, R104W; T149N, R103W; and T148N, R104W. Pasture 4 & 6: T145N, R102W; and T145N, R103W
Categorical Exclusion · Grand River Ranger District · updated 1/15/2026
Section 15, T129N, R89W; Section 17 T129N, R88W; Section 28, T129N R87W · Corson; Sioux, South Dakota; North Dakota

Standing Rock Telecom is proposing to install, operate, and maintain approximately 1.87 miles of fiber optic cable on NFS lands of the Cedar River National Grassland.

Special use management
NEPA Start Date
1/13/2026
Finding/Decision Date
1/15/2025
Steve Best · steven.best@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical ExclusionUSDA-28d-USFS
Decision Signed Date1/15/2025
Categorical Exclusion · Medora Ranger District · updated 1/13/2026
NFSR 747 and NFSR 7471, Billings County, North Dakota · Billings, North Dakota

The proposal includes upgrading and maintaining approximately 2.7 miles of NFSR 747 and NFSR 7471 for the purpose of providing emergency egress to and from the Library/Musical site, if Chateau Road is blocked by a train or other circumstance.

Road management
NEPA Start Date
10/31/2025
Finding/Decision Date
11/7/2025
Steve Best · steven.best@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical ExclusionUSDA-46d-USFS
Decision Signed Date11/7/2025
Categorical Exclusion · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 12/11/2025
Intersection of Sections 21 & 27, T145N, R98W, 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota · McKenzie, North Dakota

A proposal has been received to construct an access road and utility corridor to a proposed oil and gas well pad located on private land in Section 22, T145N, R98W, 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota.

Road managementSpecial use management
NEPA Start Date
11/10/2025
Finding/Decision Date
12/4/2025
Steve Best · steven.best@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical ExclusionUSDA-28d-USFS
Decision Signed Date12/4/2025
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 6/30/2025
Sec. 12 T144N, R099W · Billings, North Dakota

Approximately 1,872 feet of pipeline and a new stock tank.

Grazing management
Scoping Start
06/05/2025
Decision
06/2025 (Estimated)
Implementation
08/2025 (Estimated)
Project documents
Alexander Mergen · alexander.mergen@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (9), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(9)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityGrazing Allotment Management
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSec. 12 T144N, R099W
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 6/11/2025
Approximately 8.5 miles NNW of Fryburg, North Dakota. · Billings, North Dakota

Installation of approximately 331 feet of pipeline and a new stock tank.

Grazing management
Scoping Start
05/15/2025
Decision
06/2025 (Estimated)
Implementation
07/2025 (Estimated)
Project documents
Alexander Mergen · alexander.mergen@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (9), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(9)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityGrazing Allotment Management; Grazing Structural Improvements
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSec. 34, T141N, R100W
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 5/22/2025
Approximately 25 miles NNW of Medora. · Billings, North Dakota

Installation of approximately 2,550 feet of fence to prevent cattle from crossing the Little Missouri River into other allotments.

Grazing management
Scoping Start
04/10/2025
Decision
05/2025 (Estimated)
Implementation
09/2025 (Estimated)
Project documents
Alexander Mergen · alexander.mergen@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (9), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(9)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityGrazing Allotment Management
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSec. 21, T144N, R102W
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 5/16/2025
North Dakota Highway 12, 5 miles west of Marmarth, ND · Slope, North Dakota

Installation of approximately 3,000 feet of fiber optic cable on National Forest System (NFS) land, within an existing ROW.

Special use management
Scoping Start
03/13/2025
Decision
05/2025 (Estimated)
Implementation
06/2025 (Estimated)
Project documents
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (2), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(2)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 30, T133N, R106W
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 5/8/2025
Allotment 189 & 190 · Billings, North Dakota

Proposing a fence to better distribute and support livestock grazing within Allotments 189 and 190.

Grazing management
Scoping Start
11/04/2024
Decision
05/2025 (Estimated)
Implementation
05/2025 (Estimated)
Project documents
Alexander Mergen · alexander.mergen@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (9), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(9)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityGrazing Allotment Management; Grazing Structural Improvements
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSecs. 17, 18, 20, T139N, R101W
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 4/8/2025
Sec. 05, T135N, R102W, Slope County, North Dakota · Slope, North Dakota

Approximately 1,996 feet of new pipeline would adjoin to an existing well on private land to an existing water tank on National Forest Service Land.

Grazing management
Scoping Start
03/25/2025
Decision
04/2025 (Estimated)
Implementation
09/2025 (Estimated)
Project documents
Alexander Mergen · alexander.mergen@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (9), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(9)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityGrazing Allotment Management; Grazing Structural Improvements
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 4/3/2025
7.25 miles North of Medora North Dakota · Billings, North Dakota

Habitat improvement by reducing Juniper encroachment through mastication, hand crews, and/or prescribed fire.

Wildlife, fish, rare plantsFuels management
Scoping Start
08/09/2024
Decision
04/2025 (Estimated)
Implementation
07/2025 (Estimated)
Project documents
Misty Hays · misty.hays@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Species Habitat Improvements
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSecs. 11,12,13, T141N, R102W
Environmental Impact Statement · Dakota Prairie Grasslands All Units · updated 3/24/2025
Priority and general habitats for the GRSG in Slope and Golden Valley Counties, ND. · Golden Valley; Slope, North Dakota

Plan amendment to incorporate management direction for Greater sage-grouse habitat needs. For additional information on Sage-grouse Amendments in planning on other National Forests please see: http://www.fs.usda.gov/r4

Land management planningWildlife, fish, rare plants
NOI in Federal Register
05/21/2014
DEIS NOA in Federal Register
03/2017 (Estimated)
FEIS NOA in Federal Register
12/2017 (Estimated)
Decision
03/2018 (Estimated)
Implementation
04/2018 (Estimated)
Project documents
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation219 (1982)
Project ActivityPlan Amendment
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 2/4/2025
T138 R100W, Section 4 · Billings, North Dakota

Roughrider Electric has WITHDRAWN/CANCELLED the project. The consumer decided to cancel the project as it was initially proposed and will be feeding power from outside NFS Lands.

Special use management
Scoping Start
09/10/2024
Decision
02/2025 (Estimated)
Implementation
04/2025 (Estimated)
Project documents
Ian Barr · Ian.Barr@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (2), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(2)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityElectric Transmission
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT138 R100W, Section 4
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 12/20/2024
secs. 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, T139N, R103W; secs. 3, 34, T140N, R103W; secs. 01, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, T139N, R103W. · Billings, North Dakota

A proposed water system to support livestock grazing within Allotments 170RT, 171, 173, 174, and 273 (Square Butte); secs. 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, T139N, R103W; secs. 3, 34, T140N, R103W, and secs. 01, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, T139N,R103W.

Grazing management
Scoping Start
03/13/2024
Decision
12/2024 (Estimated)
Implementation
05/2025 (Estimated)
Project documents
Alexander Mergen · alexander.mergen@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (9), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(9)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityGrazing Structural Improvements
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 12/11/2024
Section 13, T138N, R100W · Billings, North Dakota

Removal and replacement of existing fence for maintenance purposes and wetlands protection.

Wildlife, fish, rare plantsGrazing management
Scoping Start
10/11/2024
Decision
12/2024 (Estimated)
Implementation
06/2025 (Estimated)
Project documents
Alexander Mergen · alexander.mergen@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (9), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(9)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements; Grazing Structural Improvements
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 11/26/2024
Secs.17, 20, T137N, R101W · Billings, North Dakota

Water pipeline and tank

Grazing management
Scoping Start
10/03/2024
Decision
11/2024 (Estimated)
Implementation
05/2025 (Estimated)
Project documents
Alexander Mergen · alexander.mergen@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (9), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(9)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityGrazing Allotment Management; Grazing Structural Improvements
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 11/5/2024
Allotment 106 · Slope, North Dakota

A proposed water system and fence to support livestock grazing within Allotment 106 to allow for better grazing rotation and utilization within the allotment.

Grazing management
Scoping Start
06/18/2024
Decision
10/2024 (Estimated)
Implementation
11/2024 (Estimated)
Project documents
Alexander Mergen · alexander.mergen@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (9), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(9)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityGrazing Structural Improvements
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSecs. 1, 2, 3, 4, 11 T133N, R105W and Secs.27, 28, 34, 35, 36 T134N, R105W
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 11/4/2024
76th Street SW (Stuber Road) · Slope, North Dakota

Slope County is requesting to amend a valid existing easement to include approximately .56 acres of additional permanent easement along 76th Street SW (Stuber Road) for road reconstruction and culvert replacement.

Special use managementRoad management
Scoping Start
10/23/2024
Decision
11/2024 (Estimated)
Implementation
05/2025 (Estimated)
Project documents
Bobby Henderson · bobby.henderson@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations; Road Improvements/Construction
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNW1/4 SEC 28, T133N, R102W
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 10/9/2024
Sects 17, 18, 19, T138N, R100W · Billings, North Dakota

Water pipeline re-route and stock tank installation.

Grazing management
Scoping Start
09/24/2024
Decision
10/2024 (Estimated)
Implementation
04/2025 (Estimated)
Project documents
Alexander Mergen · alexander.mergen@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (9), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(9)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityGrazing Allotment Management; Grazing Structural Improvements
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Environmental Impact Statement · Dakota Prairie Grasslands All Units · updated 10/2/2024
North and west of Medora, ND · Billings, North Dakota

Amend the 2002 Dakota Prairie Grasslands LRMP to include the acquired 5,100 acre Elkhorn Ranchlands and associated range allotments (18,000 additional NFS acres).

Land management planning
NOI in Federal Register
10/08/2008
DEIS NOA in Federal Register
02/2011 (Estimated)
FEIS NOA in Federal Register
05/2011 (Estimated)
Decision
05/2011 (Estimated)
Implementation
05/2011 (Estimated)
Project documents
Sherri Schwenke · sherri.schwenke@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation219 (1982)
Project ActivityPlan Amendment
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Decision Memo · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 10/1/2024
Section 35, T154N, R95W, 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota · McKenzie, North Dakota

XTO Energy proposes to expand the HBU Sakakawea Federal 13X-35R multi-well pad to accommodate drilling three additional horizontal oil and gas wells.

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
04/09/2024
Decision
10/2024 (Estimated)
Implementation
10/2024 (Estimated)
Project documents
Heidi Kummer · heidi.m.kummer@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.3 (3)
Special AuthorityOil & Gas - Sec. 390, Energy Policy Act Of 2005 (Sec 390)
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 9/18/2024
Secs. 33,34 T140N R100W; Secs. 5,6,8,9,12 T139N R101W; Secs. 20,21,29 T140N R103W · Billings; Golden Valley, North Dakota

North Dakota State Water Commission Southwest Water Pipeline Project to increase delivery of potable water to the West Zone Service Area by construction of four ten-inch diameter pipelines to parallel NDDWR SWPP existing main transmission line

Special use management
Scoping Start
07/10/2024
Decision
09/2024 (Estimated)
Implementation
05/2025 (Estimated)
Project documents
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 9/11/2024
Section 18, T136N R102W · Slope, North Dakota

The Medora Ranger District would like to relocate the existing stock tank 225' away from this historic site to prevent possible damage to the site.

Grazing management
Scoping Start
04/17/2024
Decision
09/2024 (Estimated)
Implementation
10/2024 (Estimated)
Project documents
Alexander Mergen · alexander.mergen@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (9), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(9)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityGrazing Structural Improvements
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Grand River Ranger District · updated 8/26/2024
NWNW Sec 4, T22N, R14E; SWSWNW, SESWNW, SWSENW,SESENW, Sec 5, T22N, R14E · Perkins, South Dakota

The proposed land exchange includes lands in Perkins County, South Dakota. The project would involve an exchange of approximately 40.00 acres of National Grasslands for 40.08 acres of private lands

Land ownership management
Scoping Start
05/05/2023
Decision
08/2024 (Estimated)
Implementation
08/2024 (Estimated)
Project documents
Kyle Dalzell · kyle.p.dalzell@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.12 (7), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(7)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityLand Exchanges
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsGrand River Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 8/22/2024
Section 19, 23, 26, 27,35 T149N R97W, 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota · McKenzie, North Dakota

Install cross and drift fences to implement a new rotational grazing system to improve livestock grazing distribution, forage utilization levels in the allotments.

Grazing management
Scoping Start
06/06/2024
Decision
08/2024 (Estimated)
Implementation
09/2024 (Estimated)
Project documents
Mariah McLaughlin · Mariah.McLaughlin@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (9), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(9)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityGrazing Structural Improvements
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 8/19/2024
Sec. 20, 21, 28, 29, 33, & 34 T150, R103, 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota · McKenzie, North Dakota

McKenzie Ranger District and McKenzie County Grazing Association propose the replacement of buried range water pipeline on National Forest System lands in McKenzie County, North Dakota.

Grazing management
Scoping Start
07/11/2022
Decision
08/2024 (Estimated)
Implementation
08/2024 (Estimated)
Project documents
Mariah McLaughlin · Mariah.McLaughlin@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (9), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(9)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityGrazing Structural Improvements
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 8/16/2024
Section 35, T147N R98W, 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota · McKenzie, North Dakota

To place a spring water containment system with submersible pump and install pipeline to connect to a storage tank on an existing range water pipeline system in order to adequately supply the allotment with a consistent and reliable water source.

Grazing management
Scoping Start
06/06/2024
Decision
08/2024 (Estimated)
Implementation
08/2024 (Estimated)
Project documents
Mariah McLaughlin · Mariah.McLaughlin@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (9), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(9)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityGrazing Structural Improvements
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 8/16/2024
Section 2, 3, 10, 11, 15 T153N R95W, 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota · McKenzie, North Dakota

Oneok Rockies Midstream, LLC proposes to construct a pipeline to gather and transport natural gas produced in the area.

Special use management
Scoping Start
02/16/2024
Decision
08/2024 (Estimated)
Implementation
08/2024 (Estimated)
Project documents
Kim Grotte · kim.grotte@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 8/8/2024
Sec. 14, 23, 24, 25 T146N R101W Sec.19 & 30 T146N R100W and Sec. 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 33, 34, 35, 36 T145N R100W, 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota · McKenzie, North Dakota

Proposed projects include new and replacement water pipelines and stock water tanks to improve livestock grazing distribution, forage utilization levels, and continuing to provide reliable water in allotments

Grazing management
Scoping Start
06/06/2024
Decision
08/2024 (Estimated)
Implementation
09/2024 (Estimated)
Project documents
Mariah McLaughlin · Mariah.McLaughlin@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (9), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(9)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityGrazing Structural Improvements
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Dakota Prairie Grasslands All Units · updated 8/8/2024
Project is approximately 30 miles east of Rugby North Dakota on Highway 2. · McHenry, North Dakota

Reestablish existing wildfire control lines. Removal of hazard trees, reduction of hand created piles.

Fuels management
Scoping Start
05/13/2024
Decision
08/2024 (Estimated)
Implementation
10/2024 (Estimated)
Project documents
Jacob Thelen · jacob.thelen@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.3(11)
Special Authority2021 Infrastructure: Fuel Break Ce
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsSheyenne Ranger District
Legal Land Description100.637W 48.290N
Decision Memo · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 7/29/2024
Section 15, T148N, R98W, 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota · McKenzie, North Dakota

Oneok Rockies Midstream proposes to construct a natural gas pipeline by using Horizontal Directional Drill to cross Forest Service lands in McKenzie County for approximatley 0.87 miles.

Special use management
Scoping Start
04/25/2024
Decision
07/2024 (Estimated)
Implementation
07/2024 (Estimated)
Project documents
Kim Grotte · kim.grotte@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 7/25/2024
Section 4 & 9, T153N, R95W, 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota · McKenzie, North Dakota

Proposal from Petro Hunt LLC. to construct up to four oil and gas wells on one well pad, with associated access road and buried utilities.

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
01/30/2024
Decision
07/2024 (Estimated)
Implementation
07/2024 (Estimated)
Ryan Hammargren · Ryan.Hammargren@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.3 (3)
Special AuthorityOil & Gas - Sec. 390, Energy Policy Act Of 2005 (Sec 390)
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 7/23/2024
NWSE S12, T139N, R102W. · Billings, North Dakota

Reentry of the existing well bore to drill one horizontal oil and gas well on the existing pad with a 972 ft. flow line installation.

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
06/24/2024
Decision
07/2024 (Estimated)
Implementation
08/2024 (Estimated)
Project documents
Jacob Eckhardt · jacob.eckhardt@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.3 (3)
Special AuthorityOil & Gas - Sec. 390, Energy Policy Act Of 2005 (Sec 390)
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 7/17/2024
Section 12, T140N, R100W · Billings, North Dakota

The proposed fence would allow for better grazing rotation and utilization of the allotment.

Grazing management
Scoping Start
06/25/2024
Decision
07/2024 (Estimated)
Implementation
10/2024 (Estimated)
Project documents
Alexander Mergen · alexander.mergen@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (9), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(9)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityGrazing Structural Improvements
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 6/12/2024
Section 3, T137N, R103W Billings County · Billings, North Dakota

Water pipeline extension and stock tank addition

Grazing management
Scoping Start
06/02/2021
Decision
05/2024 (Estimated)
Implementation
06/2024 (Estimated)
Project documents
Alexander Mergen · alexander.mergen@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (9), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(9)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityGrazing Structural Improvements
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 3, T137N, R103W
Decision Memo · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 6/7/2024
Section 9, T148N, R99W · McKenzie, North Dakota

Chord Energy proposed an approximatley 5,424 foot access road in Section 9, T148N, R99W on NFS land to the State Federal 21-16-4H oil and gas well pad located in Section 16, T148N, R99W .

Special use management
Scoping Start
03/25/2024
Decision
06/2024 (Estimated)
Implementation
06/2024 (Estimated)
Project documents
Jessica Schalkowski · jessica.l.schalkowski@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 5/24/2024
NENW Section 2, T148N, R100W, 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota · McKenzie, North Dakota

Slawson Exploration Company proposes to construct up to four oil and gas wells on one well pad, with associated access road and buried utilities on National Forest system lands.

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
02/20/2024
Decision
05/2024 (Estimated)
Implementation
05/2024 (Estimated)
Project documents
Ryan Hammargren · Ryan.Hammargren@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.3 (3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 5/21/2024
Phase 3 consists of 30.9 miles located in several townships of Billings County, North Dak · Billings; Slope; Stark, North Dakota

Consolidated Enterprises, Inc. is requesting a SUP amendment to include 31 miles of fiber optic line to provide high-speed internet to rural residents and businesses in Southwestern ND.

Special use management
Scoping Start
02/14/2024
Decision
05/2024 (Estimated)
Implementation
06/2024 (Estimated)
Project documents
Ian Barr · Ian.Barr@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (2), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(2)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 5/9/2024
5 air miles southeast of Medora, North Dakota · Billings, North Dakota

A proposed treatment area of 1147 acres - that may include 1. tracked or wheeled masticators; 2. chainsaw, and pruners, or 3. prescribed fire

Fuels managementVegetation management (other than forest products)Wildlife, fish, rare plants
Scoping Start
01/24/2024
Decision
05/2024 (Estimated)
Implementation
05/2024 (Estimated)
Project documents
Misty Hays · misty.hays@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Rangeland Vegetation Improvements
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 4/29/2024
NE Sec 6, T144N, R101W · Billings, North Dakota

Project proposal has been cancelled and a new proposal is being modified.

Special use management
Scoping Start
04/2024 (Estimated)
Decision
05/2024 (Estimated)
Implementation
05/2024 (Estimated)
Project documents
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (2), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(2)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 4/1/2024
Section 5, T150N, R102W and Section 31, T151N, R102W, 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota. · McKenzie, North Dakota

McKenzie Energy Partners, LLC proposes to construct, operate, and maintain a saltwater pipeline across National Forest System Lands in the Foreman Butte area of McKenzie County, North Dakota.

Special use management
Scoping Start
11/21/2023
Decision
04/2024 (Estimated)
Implementation
04/2024 (Estimated)
Project documents
Kim Grotte · kim.grotte@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 5, T150N, R102W and Section 31, T151N, R102W, 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota.
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 3/29/2024
Located in several townships of Billings County, North Dakota · Billings, North Dakota

Duplicate Project- to be cancelled. Please see Project 65633.

Special use management
Scoping Start
02/2024 (Estimated)
Decision
03/2024 (Estimated)
Implementation
03/2024 (Estimated)
Project documents
Ian Barr · Ian.Barr@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (2), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(2)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 3/26/2024
NESE Section 20, T145N, R103W, 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota · McKenzie, North Dakota

Wesco Operating, Inc. proposes to construct an oil and gas well pad, including an access road and associated utilities.

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
03/13/2023
Decision
03/2024 (Estimated)
Implementation
03/2024 (Estimated)
Project documents
Cale Bickerdyke · cale.bickerdyke@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.3 (3)
Special AuthorityOil & Gas - Sec. 390, Energy Policy Act Of 2005 (Sec 390)
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNESE Section 20, T145N, R103W, 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota
Decision Memo · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 2/29/2024
SWSE Section 33 T152N R97W · McKenzie, North Dakota

Burlington Resources proposes to construct up to 15 wells on one pad, including access roads and associated utilities

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
04/26/2023
Decision
02/2024 (Estimated)
Implementation
04/2024 (Estimated)
Project documents
Heidi Kummer · heidi.m.kummer@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.3 (3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSWSE Section 33 T152N R97W
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 1/11/2024
Section 17, T140N, R102W, Billings County, North Dakota · Billings, North Dakota

Roughrider Electric Cooperative, Inc proposes to install 33 feet of buried electric line to connect to an existing meter pole to power a range water well.

Special use management
Scoping Start
11/08/2023
Decision
12/2023 (Estimated)
Implementation
01/2024 (Estimated)
Project documents
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 17, T140N, R102W, Billings County, North Dakota
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 12/20/2023
Section 18, T135N, R103W, Slope County, North Dakota · Slope, North Dakota

Slope Electric Cooperative, Inc. proposes to install approximately 60 feet of overhead electric cable for service to a range water well located on private land in Slope County, North Dakota.

Special use management
Scoping Start
11/29/2023
Decision
12/2023 (Estimated)
Implementation
12/2023 (Estimated)
Project documents
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 18, T135N, R103W, Slope County, North Dakota
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 12/14/2023
Section 4, T141N, R100W · Billings, North Dakota

Approximately 1 mile of fence construction in Allotment 146 to improve cattle rotation

Grazing management
Scoping Start
11/08/2023
Decision
12/2023 (Estimated)
Implementation
12/2023 (Estimated)
Project documents
Amanda Hauck · Amanda.Hauck@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (9), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(9)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityGrazing Structural Improvements
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 12/11/2023
Sections 3 and 10, T135N R106W · Slope, North Dakota

Construction of approximately 2059 feet of road east of existing road and removal of approximately 2000 feet of the existing road to reduce impacts to wetlands and reduce issue with water overtopping the road.

Road management
Scoping Start
06/15/2023
Decision
12/2023 (Estimated)
Implementation
12/2023 (Estimated)
Project documents
Misty Hays · misty.hays@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (24), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(24)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityRoad Improvements/Construction
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 10/23/2023
Sections 29, 30, 31, & 32, T149N, R97W and Sections 2, 3, & 4, T148N, R98W, 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota. · McKenzie, North Dakota

The McKenzie Ranger District and McKenzie County Grazing Association propose to replace an existing range water pipeline across National Forest System Lands in McKenzie County, North Dakota.

Grazing management
Scoping Start
07/11/2022
Decision
10/2023 (Estimated)
Implementation
10/2023 (Estimated)
Project documents
Luke Mowry · luke.mowry@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (9), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(9)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityGrazing Structural Improvements
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSections 29, 30, 31, & 32, T149N, R97W and Sections 2, 3, & 4, T148N, R98W, 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota.
Decision Memo · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 10/4/2023
Section 18, T. 153N., R. 95W., 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota · McKenzie, North Dakota

To permit construct, operate, and maintain a 16 inch natural gas gathering pipeline approximately 3,000ft in length.

Special use management
Scoping Start
07/07/2023
Decision
10/2023 (Estimated)
Implementation
10/2023 (Estimated)
Project documents
Kim Grotte · kim.grotte@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 10/2/2023
Sections 1, 13, 14, 23, 26, 27, 34, 35, T137N, R101W, Billings County · Billings; Slope; Stark, North Dakota

Medora Ranger District is proposing to amend an existing special use permit held by Consolidated to include an additional 33,906 feet of fiber optic line.

Special use management
Scoping Start
07/25/2023
Decision
09/2023 (Estimated)
Implementation
09/2023 (Estimated)
Project documents
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (2), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(2)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 9/29/2023
Section 9, T153N, R96W, 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota · McKenzie, North Dakota

McKenzie Electric Cooperative, Inc. proposes to construct a buried electrical line across National Forest System lands in McKenzie County, North Dakota.

Special use management
Scoping Start
06/12/2023
Decision
09/2023 (Estimated)
Implementation
09/2023 (Estimated)
Project documents
Stacy Defoe · Stacy.Defoe@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 9, T153N, R96W, 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota
Decision Memo · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 9/22/2023
Section 19, 30, and 31, T145N, R99W; Section 25, T145N, R100W · McKenzie, North Dakota

The McKenzie Ranger District and McKenzie County Grazing Association propose to install water pipelines and tanks on National Forest System Lands in Pasture 15, McKenzie County, North Dakota.

Grazing management
Scoping Start
07/19/2023
Decision
09/2023 (Estimated)
Implementation
09/2023 (Estimated)
Project documents
Lauren Schwartz · Lauren.Schwartz@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (9), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(9)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityGrazing Structural Improvements
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 19, 30, and 31, T145N, R99W; Section 25, T145N, R100W
Decision Memo · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 8/29/2023
Section 9, T145N, R100W, 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota · McKenzie, North Dakota

To replace an existing three-phase underground line that is exposed in a drainage and install a new cabinet on each side the drainage.

Special use management
Scoping Start
07/21/2023
Decision
08/2023 (Estimated)
Implementation
08/2023 (Estimated)
Project documents
Stacy Defoe · Stacy.Defoe@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Sheyenne Ranger District · updated 8/28/2023
Section 4, T135N, R52W · Richland, North Dakota

Griggs County Telephone Company is requesting the Forest Service to issue an amendment to an existing Special Use Permit to install, operate and maintain a buried fiber optic cable within a segment of Richland County Road 23 right-of-way

Special use management
Scoping Start
07/14/2023
Decision
08/2023 (Estimated)
Implementation
09/2023 (Estimated)
Project documents
Aaron Gaither · aaron.gaither@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityElectric Transmission; Special Use Authorizations
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsSheyenne Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 8/24/2023
Section 25, T145N, R98W, 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota · McKenzie, North Dakota

The McKenzie Ranger District and McKenzie County Grazing Association propose to install range improvement projects on National Forest System Lands in Pasture 15, McKenzie County, North Dakota.

Grazing management
Scoping Start
07/19/2023
Decision
08/2023 (Estimated)
Implementation
08/2023 (Estimated)
Project documents
Lauren Schwartz · Lauren.Schwartz@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (9), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(9)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityGrazing Structural Improvements
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 25, T145N, R98W, 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota
Decision Memo · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 8/23/2023
Section 25, T145N, R99W, 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota · McKenzie, North Dakota

This is a duplicate entry. Correct project entry is project 64711.

Grazing management
Scoping Start
07/19/2023
Decision
08/2023 (Estimated)
Implementation
08/2023 (Estimated)
Project documents
Lauren Schwartz · Lauren.Schwartz@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (9), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(9)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityGrazing Structural Improvements
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 25, T145N, R99W, 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota
Decision Memo · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 8/23/2023
Sections 29, 30, 31, & 32, T149N, R97W and Sections 2, 3, & 4, T148N, R98W, 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota. · McKenzie, North Dakota

This is a duplicate entry. Correct project entry is project 64692.

Grazing management
Scoping Start
07/11/2022
Decision
09/2023 (Estimated)
Implementation
09/2023 (Estimated)
Project documents
Luke Mowry · luke.mowry@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (9), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(9)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityGrazing Structural Improvements
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSections 29, 30, 31, & 32, T149N, R97W and Sections 2, 3, & 4, T148N, R98W, 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota.
Decision Memo · Dakota Prairie Grasslands All Units · updated 8/14/2023
SW of Medora, ND · Billings, North Dakota

Temporary access to construction site of library

Special use management
Scoping Start
03/22/2023
Decision
08/2023 (Estimated)
Implementation
08/2023 (Estimated)
Project documents
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations; Road Improvements/Construction
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 28, T140N, R102W, Billings County
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 7/27/2023
Section 11, T137N R102W · Billings, North Dakota

Medora Ranger District proposes to construct a reroute on the Maah Dah Hey Trail near mile marker 19.5 that involves removing and relocating the Bear Creek Bridge

Recreation management
Scoping Start
07/12/2023
Decision
07/2023 (Estimated)
Implementation
08/2023 (Estimated)
Project documents
Jeffrey Davis · jeffrey.davis3@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (1), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(1)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityTrail Management
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 7/27/2023
T139N R101W Sections 12, 13, 24, 25 · Billings, North Dakota

Medora Ranger District, is proposing the reduction of Rocky Mountain Juniper (Juniperus scopulorum) in the Sully Springs area located approximately 9 air miles southeast of Medora, North Dakota

Fuels management
Scoping Start
07/10/2023
Decision
07/2023 (Estimated)
Implementation
09/2023 (Estimated)
Project documents
Nickole Dahl · nickole.dahl@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Watershed Improvements
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 7/24/2023
Section 28, T137N, R101W · Billings, North Dakota

Range Water System

Grazing management
Scoping Start
08/02/2021
Decision
07/2023 (Estimated)
Implementation
08/2023 (Estimated)
Project documents
Caden Tuhy · caden.tuhy@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (9), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(9)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityGrazing Structural Improvements
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 7/14/2023
Sections 26 and 35, T149N, R104W, 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota · McKenzie, North Dakota

McKenzie Electric Cooperative, Inc. proposes to construct a buried electrical line across National Forest System lands in McKenzie County, North Dakota.

Special use management
Scoping Start
08/15/2022
Decision
07/2023 (Estimated)
Implementation
07/2023 (Estimated)
Project documents
Stacy Defoe · Stacy.Defoe@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSections 26 and 35, T149N, R104W, 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota
Coal Creek Loop Completed
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 6/20/2023
Section 11, T138N, R102W · Billings, North Dakota

Construction of a spur trial near Coal Creek Campground. The Project is designed to connect the Survey Monument Trail to the Maah Dah Hey Trail.

Recreation management
Scoping Start
06/20/2023
Decision
06/2023 (Estimated)
Implementation
07/2023 (Estimated)
Project documents
Robert Schilling · robert.schilling@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (1), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(1)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityTrail Management
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 6/12/2023
Fiber optic line would follow existing highways and roads throughout Billings, Slope, and Stark Counties · Billings; Slope; Stark, North Dakota

Consolidated Enterprises, Inc. is proposing the installation of fiber optic cable to expand broadband services in Belfield, ND and Billings, Slope, and Stark Counties.

Special use management
Scoping Start
05/26/2023
Decision
06/2023 (Estimated)
Implementation
06/2023 (Estimated)
Project documents
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (2), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(2)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityElectric Transmission; Special Use Authorizations
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 5/10/2023
SWSE Section 22. T152N, R97W. 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota · McKenzie, North Dakota

Burlington Resources proposes to construct up to 7 oil and gas wells on one pad, including an access road and associated utilities.

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
12/14/2022
Decision
05/2023 (Estimated)
Implementation
05/2023 (Estimated)
Project documents
Heidi Kummer · heidi.m.kummer@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.3 (3)
Special AuthorityOil & Gas - Sec. 390, Energy Policy Act Of 2005 (Sec 390)
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSWSE Section 22. T152N, R97W. 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota
Decision Memo · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 5/10/2023
Section 32, T149N, R103W and Section 35, T149N, R104W, 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota · McKenzie, North Dakota

McKenzie Electric Cooperative, Inc. proposes to construct, operate, and maintain their proposed electric line.

Special use management
Scoping Start
10/14/2022
Decision
05/2023 (Estimated)
Implementation
05/2023 (Estimated)
Project documents
Stacy Defoe · Stacy.Defoe@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 32, T149N, R103W and Section 35, T149N, R104W, 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 5/4/2023
Section 5, T138N, R101W and Sections 29 and 32, T139N, R101W, Billings County · Billings, North Dakota

Proposed project would install a pipeline from an existing system and two new stock tanks

Grazing management
Scoping Start
07/19/2022
Decision
05/2023 (Estimated)
Implementation
05/2023 (Estimated)
Project documents
Caden Tuhy · caden.tuhy@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (9), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(9)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityGrazing Structural Improvements
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 5/4/2023
Allotment 279 project Section 10, T143N R101W, Billings County, ND · Billings, North Dakota

The project would install 1750 feet of pipeline and a stock tank on Allotment 279

Grazing management
Scoping Start
08/02/2022
Decision
05/2023 (Estimated)
Implementation
06/2023 (Estimated)
Project documents
Caden Tuhy · caden.tuhy@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (9), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(9)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityGrazing Structural Improvements
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 5/3/2023
Section 12, T145N, R98W, 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota · McKenzie, North Dakota

The McKenzie Ranger District has received a special use application to install a 10 inch lay flat freshwater line across National Forest Service lands in McKenzie County, North Dakota.

Special use management
Scoping Start
03/24/2023
Decision
05/2023 (Estimated)
Implementation
05/2023 (Estimated)
Project documents
Ryan Hammargren · Ryan.Hammargren@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 12, T145N, R98W, 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 4/24/2023
Section 12, T 139N, R 101W · Billings, North Dakota

Medora South Trailhead and Trails

Recreation management
Scoping Start
12/17/2021
Decision
04/2023 (Estimated)
Implementation
04/2023 (Estimated)
Project documents
Robert Schilling · robert.schilling@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (1), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(1)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityTrail Management
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 12/14/2022
Section 3, T153N, R95W, 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota · McKenzie, North Dakota

Petro-Hunt, LLC proposes to drill five additional oil and gas wells on their existing USA 153- 95-3A-33-1H location.

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
08/16/2022
Decision
01/2023 (Estimated)
Implementation
01/2023 (Estimated)
Project documents
Corey Brazell · Corey.Brazell@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.3 (3)
Special AuthorityOil & Gas - Sec. 390, Energy Policy Act Of 2005 (Sec 390)
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 3, T153N, R95W, 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 12/13/2022
Section 5, T143N R101W; Section 32, T144N R101W · Billings, North Dakota

Install approximately 5900 feet of pipeline and 3 stock tanks

Grazing management
Scoping Start
08/02/2022
Decision
12/2022 (Estimated)
Implementation
01/2023 (Estimated)
Project documents
Caden Tuhy · caden.tuhy@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (9), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(9)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityGrazing Structural Improvements
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 12/5/2022
Sections 29, 30, 32 T138N R101W and Sections 5, 8 T137N R101W · Golden Valley, North Dakota

A new solar-powered well, two pipelines, and 4 stock tanks

Grazing management
Scoping Start
03/21/2022
Decision
12/2022 (Estimated)
Implementation
12/2022 (Estimated)
Project documents
Caden Tuhy · caden.tuhy@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (9), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(9)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityGrazing Structural Improvements
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 12/5/2022
Section 12 T135N R106W · Golden Valley; Slope, North Dakota

New water pipeline and stock tank

Grazing management
Scoping Start
07/05/2022
Decision
10/2022 (Estimated)
Implementation
11/2022 (Estimated)
Project documents
Caden Tuhy · caden.tuhy@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (9), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(9)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityGrazing Structural Improvements
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Sheyenne Ranger District · updated 12/5/2022
Section 1, T134N R54W; Sections 1, 4, 5, 6, T134N R53W; Section 8, T134N R52W · Richland, North Dakota

A SUP for 5 miles of fiber optic line installed in a 20-foot right-of-way, located in ND HWY 27 right-of-way

Special use management
Scoping Start
08/11/2022
Decision
10/2022 (Estimated)
Implementation
12/2022 (Estimated)
Project documents
Aaron Gaither · aaron.gaither@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityElectric Transmission; Special Use Authorizations
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsSheyenne Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 11/30/2022
Section 35, T139, R101W, Billings County · Billings, North Dakota

Water Pipeline System

Grazing management
Scoping Start
12/29/2021
Decision
11/2022 (Estimated)
Implementation
11/2022 (Estimated)
Project documents
Caden Tuhy · caden.tuhy@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (9), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(9)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityGrazing Structural Improvements
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 11/22/2022
Sections 3, 5, 6, 7, 8 T140N R103W; Section 31 T141N R102W · Golden Valley, North Dakota

Eight pipelines, ten stock tanks, and one well

Grazing management
Scoping Start
03/21/2022
Decision
11/2022 (Estimated)
Implementation
11/2022 (Estimated)
Project documents
Caden Tuhy · caden.tuhy@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (9), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(9)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityGrazing Structural Improvements
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Environmental Assessment · Grand River Ranger District · updated 11/22/2022
Grand River Ranger District · Adams; Sioux; Corson; Perkins; Ziebach, North Dakota; South Dakota

The project proposes to apply an adaptive management strategy using a variety of tools to effectively manage and restore rangelands managed by the District in accordance with land management plan direction.

Vegetation management (other than forest products)
Scoping Start
07/13/2018
Comment Period
09/12/2020
Objection Period Start
09/23/2022
Decision
11/2022 (Estimated)
Implementation
02/2023 (Estimated)
Project documents
Kyle Dalzell · kyle.p.dalzell@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityRangeland Vegetation Improvements
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsGrand River Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 11/10/2022
Sections 19, 20, 21, 27, 28, 29, 33, and 34, T152N, R97W, McKenzie County, North Dakota · McKenzie, North Dakota

McKenzie Ranger District and McKenzie County Grazing Association propose to replace a range water pipeline on NFS lands in McKenzie County, ND.

Grazing management
Scoping Start
07/11/2022
Decision
11/2022 (Estimated)
Implementation
11/2022 (Estimated)
Project documents
Luke Mowry · luke.mowry@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (9), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(9)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityGrazing Structural Improvements
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSections 19, 20, 21, 27, 28, 29, 33, and 34, T152N, R97W, McKenzie County, North Dakota
Decision Memo · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 11/8/2022
Sections 19 and 30, T145N, R98W, 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota · McKenzie, North Dakota

McKenzie Ranger District and McKenzie County Grazing Association propose the replacement of an electric fence with a permanent four-wire conventional fence on National Forest System lands in McKenzie County, North Dakota.

Grazing management
Scoping Start
07/11/2022
Decision
11/2022 (Estimated)
Implementation
11/2022 (Estimated)
Project documents
Mandy Irwin · Mandy.Irwin@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (9), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(9)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityGrazing Structural Improvements
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSections 19 and 30, T145N, R98W, 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota
Decision Memo · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 11/8/2022
Sections 5, 8, 9, & 16, T146N, R100W, 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota · McKenzie, North Dakota

McKenzie Ranger District and McKenzie County Grazing Association propose the construction of a buried range water pipeline on National Forest System lands in McKenzie County, North Dakota.

Grazing management
Scoping Start
07/11/2022
Decision
11/2022 (Estimated)
Implementation
11/2022 (Estimated)
Project documents
Mandy Irwin · Mandy.Irwin@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (9), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(9)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityGrazing Structural Improvements
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSections 5, 8, 9, & 16, T146N, R100W, 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 11/7/2022
Section 5, T134N, R103W, Slope County · Slope, North Dakota

Install a solar water well and stock tank

Grazing management
Scoping Start
12/10/2021
Decision
11/2022 (Estimated)
Implementation
11/2022 (Estimated)
Project documents
Alexander Mergen · alexander.mergen@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (9), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(9)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityGrazing Structural Improvements
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 10/31/2022
Section 22, T147N. R101W, 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota · McKenzie, North Dakota

McKenzie Electric Cooperative, Inc. proposes to construct the Skaar North-Red Wing electric line in McKenzie County, North Dakota.

Special use management
Scoping Start
08/15/2022
Decision
10/2022 (Estimated)
Implementation
10/2022 (Estimated)
Project documents
Stacy Defoe · Stacy.Defoe@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 22, T147N. R101W, 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota
Decision Memo · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 10/31/2022
Section 13, T145N, R99W, 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota · McKenzie, North Dakota

McKenzie Electric Cooperative, Inc. proposes to construct the Pojorlie Kleeman electric line in McKenzie County, North Dakota.

Special use management
Scoping Start
08/15/2022
Decision
10/2022 (Estimated)
Implementation
10/2022 (Estimated)
Project documents
Stacy Defoe · Stacy.Defoe@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 13, T145N, R99W, 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 10/12/2022
Sections 23, 25, 26 T138N R101W and Section 30 T138N R100W · Golden Valley, North Dakota

One pipeline, 3 stock tanks

Grazing management
Scoping Start
03/21/2022
Decision
10/2022 (Estimated)
Implementation
11/2022 (Estimated)
Project documents
Caden Tuhy · caden.tuhy@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (9), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(9)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityGrazing Structural Improvements
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 10/11/2022
Section 19 & 28, T136N, R100W, Slope County · Slope, North Dakota

water pipeline and 3 stock tanks; and a cross fence

Grazing management
Scoping Start
12/13/2021
Decision
09/2022 (Estimated)
Implementation
10/2022 (Estimated)
Project documents
Caden Tuhy · caden.tuhy@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (9), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(9)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityGrazing Structural Improvements
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 10/3/2022
Sections 13 & 24, T139N, R103W of Golden Valley County, North Dakota · Golden Valley, North Dakota

Range water system proposed to include a storage tank, three stock tanks and a pipeline connected to an existing well

Grazing management
Scoping Start
07/18/2022
Decision
09/2022 (Estimated)
Implementation
10/2022 (Estimated)
Project documents
Caden Tuhy · caden.tuhy@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (9), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(9)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityGrazing Structural Improvements
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 9/23/2022
Sections 2, 7, and 18, T153N, R95W; Sections 3 and 10, T153N, R96W, 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota · McKenzie, North Dakota

McKenzie Ranger District and McKenzie County Grazing Association propose pipelines and water tanks to improve grazing distribution and forage utilization levels on NFS lands in McKenzie County, ND.

Grazing management
Scoping Start
07/01/2021
Decision
09/2022 (Estimated)
Implementation
09/2022 (Estimated)
Project documents
Luke Mowry · luke.mowry@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (9), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(9)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityGrazing Structural Improvements
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSections 2, 7, and 18, T153N, R95W; Sections 3 and 10, T153N, R96W, 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota
Decision Memo · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 9/19/2022
Section 17, 19, & 20, T145N, R99W and Section 24, T145N, R100W, 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota · McKenzie, North Dakota

McKenzie Ranger District is seeking public comment on proposed range improvements to be installed on National Grasslands in McKenzie County. This project includes replacement of an existing water pipeline from 2 feet to 6 feet in depth.

Grazing management
Scoping Start
07/11/2022
Decision
09/2022 (Estimated)
Implementation
09/2022 (Estimated)
Project documents
Mandy Irwin · Mandy.Irwin@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (9), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(9)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityGrazing Structural Improvements
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 17, 19, & 20, T145N, R99W and Section 24, T145N, R100W, 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 9/12/2022
Section 13, T139N R101W · Golden Valley, North Dakota

One pipeline and two stock tanks

Grazing management
Scoping Start
03/21/2022
Decision
11/2022 (Estimated)
Implementation
11/2022 (Estimated)
Project documents
Caden Tuhy · caden.tuhy@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (9), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(9)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityGrazing Structural Improvements
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 9/8/2022
Sections 29, 30 & 32, T140N, R102W, Billings County · Billings, North Dakota

solar powered well, pipeline, 4 stock tanks

Grazing management
Scoping Start
07/19/2022
Decision
09/2022 (Estimated)
Implementation
09/2022 (Estimated)
Project documents
Caden Tuhy · caden.tuhy@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (9), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(9)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityGrazing Allotment Management
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 9/8/2022
Sections 27, T137N, R103W, Golden Valley County · Golden Valley, North Dakota

Water pipeline replacement

Grazing management
Scoping Start
07/19/2022
Decision
09/2022 (Estimated)
Implementation
09/2022 (Estimated)
Project documents
Caden Tuhy · caden.tuhy@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (9), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(9)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityGrazing Allotment Management
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 9/8/2022
Section 2, T140N R101W; Section 13, T139N R101W · Golden Valley, North Dakota

Allotment 152: install 2 range water lines and 3 stock tanks; Allotment 202: install range water line and 2 stock tanks

Grazing management
Scoping Start
03/21/2022
Decision
09/2022 (Estimated)
Implementation
10/2022 (Estimated)
Project documents
Caden Tuhy · caden.tuhy@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (9), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(9)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityGrazing Structural Improvements
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 9/8/2022
Section 13, 23, 24, 25, 26, & 36 T145N, R99W; Section 19 & 30 T145N, R98W; Section 10 & 11, T145N, R101W; Section 22, 26, 27, 33, 34, & 35, T149N, R97W, 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota · McKenzie, North Dakota

Pasture 15-1 A496 (MCGA-22-2), Pasture 15-1 A496 (MCGA-22-3), Pasture 7-3 A430 (MCGA-22-14), and Pasture 9-1 A448 (MCGA-22-17) range improvement projects

Grazing management
Scoping Start
07/11/2022
Decision
09/2022 (Estimated)
Implementation
09/2022 (Estimated)
Project documents
Haley Olson · Haley.Olson@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (9), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(9)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityGrazing Structural Improvements
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 13, 23, 24, 25, 26, & 36 T145N, R99W; Section 19 & 30 T145N, R98W; Section 10 & 11, T145N, R101W; Section 22, 26, 27, 33, 34, & 35, T149N, R97W, 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota
Decision Memo · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 9/6/2022
2, 3, 10, 15 T145N R100W; 2, 3, 11, 13, 14, 24, 25 T146N R100W; 22, 27, 34 T147N R100W; 11 T146N R100W; 13 T146N R100W · McKenzie, North Dakota

Maintenance and reroute of portion of the Maah Daah Hey Trail including 23,000 feet of trail restoration and 1,200 feet of trail realignment

Recreation management
Scoping Start
06/17/2022
Decision
09/2022 (Estimated)
Implementation
09/2022 (Estimated)
Project documents
Devin Olson · Devin.Olson@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.12 (4), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(4); 32.2 (1), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(1)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityTrail Management
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 9/2/2022
Allotment 189 · Billings, North Dakota

Construction of a water pipeline

Grazing management
Scoping Start
02/10/2021
Decision
06/2022 (Estimated)
Implementation
07/2022 (Estimated)
Project documents
Alexander Mergen · alexander.mergen@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (9), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(9)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityGrazing Structural Improvements
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSections 20 & 21, T139N, R101W
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 9/2/2022
Allotment 173 T139 R103 Section 2 · Golden Valley, North Dakota

Allotment 173 Spring Reconstruction

Grazing management
Scoping Start
08/28/2020
Decision
07/2022 (Estimated)
Implementation
07/2022 (Estimated)
Project documents
Caden Tuhy · caden.tuhy@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (9), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(9)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityGrazing Structural Improvements
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 9/2/2022
Section 10, T139N, R103W · Golden Valley, North Dakota

Construct water well and pipeline

Grazing management
Scoping Start
06/17/2021
Decision
07/2022 (Estimated)
Implementation
07/2022 (Estimated)
Project documents
Caden Tuhy · caden.tuhy@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (9), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(9)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityGrazing Structural Improvements
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 9/2/2022
Golden Valley and Slope Counties · Slope, North Dakota

Water Pipelines and Crossfence

Grazing management
Scoping Start
09/10/2021
Decision
08/2022 (Estimated)
Implementation
09/2022 (Estimated)
Project documents
Nickole Dahl · nickole.dahl@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (9), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(9)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityGrazing Structural Improvements
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT135N & 136N, R106W
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 9/1/2022
Section 18, T135N, R104W; Section 12, T135N, R105W · Golden Valley, North Dakota

A proposed water system: 2 pipelines, new well, 3 stock tanks

Grazing management
Scoping Start
03/21/2022
Decision
09/2022 (Estimated)
Implementation
09/2022 (Estimated)
Project documents
Caden Tuhy · caden.tuhy@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (9), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(9)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityGrazing Structural Improvements
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 8/31/2022
Section 18, T135N, R104W; Section 12, T135N, R105W · Golden Valley, North Dakota

A proposed water system: 2 pipelines, new well, 3 stock tanks

Grazing management
Scoping Start
03/21/2022
Decision
09/2022 (Estimated)
Implementation
10/2022 (Estimated)
Caden Tuhy · caden.tuhy@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (9), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(9)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityGrazing Structural Improvements
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 8/31/2022
Section 12, T135N, R104W & Section 18, T135N, R103W, Slope County · Slope, North Dakota

Water well and water system

Grazing management
Scoping Start
12/10/2021
Decision
08/2022 (Estimated)
Implementation
08/2022 (Estimated)
Project documents
Alexander Mergen · alexander.mergen@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (9), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(9)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityGrazing Structural Improvements
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 8/24/2022
Sections 1 & 2, T147N, R98W, 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota · McKenzie, North Dakota

McKenzie Electric Cooperative, Inc. proposes to construct, operate, and maintain a proposed three-phase electric line in SE McKenzie County, North Dakota.

Special use management
Scoping Start
07/18/2022
Decision
08/2022 (Estimated)
Implementation
08/2022 (Estimated)
Project documents
Stacy Defoe · Stacy.Defoe@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityElectric Transmission
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSections 1 & 2, T147N, R98W, 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 8/15/2022
Sections 2, 3, T135N, 102W, Slope County · Slope, North Dakota

install a new fence in the NENE of Section 3, T135N, 102W, trending south and ending in SWSW of Section 2

Grazing management
Scoping Start
01/19/2022
Decision
08/2022 (Estimated)
Implementation
09/2022 (Estimated)
Project documents
Amanda Hauck · Amanda.Hauck@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (9), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(9)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityGrazing Structural Improvements
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 8/15/2022
McKenzie County, North Dakota · McKenzie, North Dakota

McKenzie Ranger District is seeking public comment on proposed range improvements to be installed on National Grasslands in McKenzie County. These projects include fencing and range water wells, tanks, and pipelines. [

Grazing management
Scoping Start
07/11/2022
Decision
08/2022 (Estimated)
Implementation
08/2022 (Estimated)
Project documents
Haley Olson · Haley.Olson@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (9), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(9)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityGrazing Structural Improvements
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 8/12/2022
Section 3, T147N, R99W, 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota · McKenzie, North Dakota

The proposal would realign campground infrastructure with outdoor recreation demand, accommodate and manage concentrations of use, and provide better access to adjacent wildlands and trail systems.

Recreation management
Scoping Start
04/28/2022
Decision
08/2022 (Estimated)
Implementation
08/2022 (Estimated)
Project documents
Robert Schilling · robert.schilling@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (1), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(1); 32.2 (22), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(22)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityDeveloped Site Management; Trail Management
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 3, T147N, R99W, 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota
Environmental Assessment · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 8/12/2022
Southeast McKenzie County, ND · McKenzie, North Dakota

McKenzie County Water Resource District proposes to bury a potable water pipeline across National Forest System lands in southeastern McKenzie County, North Dakota.

Special use management
Scoping Start
06/28/2021
Comment Period
06/28/2021
Objection Period Start
06/20/2022
Decision
08/2022 (Estimated)
Implementation
08/2022 (Estimated)
Project documents
Ryan Hammargren · Ryan.Hammargren@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT145N, R102W; T145N, R104W; T145N, R105W; T146N, R102W; T146N, R103N; T146N, R104W; T146N, R105W; T147N, R102W
Decision Memo · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 8/9/2022
Sections 20 and 29, T149N, R97W, 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota · McKenzie, North Dakota

McKenzie Energy Partners, LLC proposes to construct a buried saltwater pipeline to the XTO Energy, Inc. Mandel Hovet Federal 41X-29 multi-well pad. A utility right-of-way would include this saltwater pipeline plus future utilities to this location.

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
06/06/2022
Decision
08/2022 (Estimated)
Implementation
08/2022 (Estimated)
Project documents
Kim Grotte · kim.grotte@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSections 20 and 29, T149N, R97W, 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 8/8/2022
Sections 19, 20, 28-31, T. 140 N, R. 102 W, Billings County, ND; Section 31, T. 138 N, R. 102 W, Billings County, ND; Section 33, T. 138 N, R. 103 W, Golden Valley County, ND; · Billings; Golden Valley, North Dakota

RTC proposes to replace and install approximately6.86 miles of fiber optic cable

Special use management
Scoping Start
07/19/2022
Decision
08/2022 (Estimated)
Implementation
08/2022 (Estimated)
Project documents
Maryruth Jackson · Maryruth.Jackson@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 8/5/2022
Section 3, T135N R106W; Sections 34 and 35, T135N R106W · Golden Valley; Slope, North Dakota

The Horse Creek Cooperative Grazing Association has proposed a cross fence to support livestock grazing within Allotment 325 on the Medora Ranger District in Golden Valley and Slope Counties, North Dakota.

Grazing management
Scoping Start
07/05/2022
Decision
08/2022 (Estimated)
Implementation
08/2022 (Estimated)
Project documents
Caden Tuhy · caden.tuhy@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (9), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(9)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityGrazing Structural Improvements
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSections 34 & 35, T136N, R106W, Golden Valley County, and Sections 8, 12, and 34, T135N, R106W, Slope County, North Dakota.
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 8/4/2022
Sections 1 & 2, T140N, R101W & Section 6, 140N, R100W · Billings, North Dakota

Allotment 164- range water pipeline and stock tank; Allotment 187- range water pipeline and stock tank; Allotment 198- range water pipeline and 2 stock tanks; Allotment 212- range water pipeline, stock tank, and water lot

Grazing management
Scoping Start
11/17/2021
Decision
08/2022 (Estimated)
Implementation
08/2022 (Estimated)
Project documents
Alexander Mergen · alexander.mergen@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (9), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(9)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityGrazing Structural Improvements
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 8/2/2022
Section 35, T148N, R102W, 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota · McKenzie, North Dakota

Cobra Oil and Gas proposes to construct a saltwater pipeline across National Forest System lands in McKenzie County, North Dakota.

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
05/20/2022
Decision
07/2022 (Estimated)
Implementation
08/2022 (Estimated)
Project documents
Heidi Kummer · heidi.m.kummer@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 35, T148N, R102W, 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 7/26/2022
T138, R102 · Billings, North Dakota

Juniper Removal from Dantz's Creek

Fuels management
Scoping Start
12/06/2021
Decision
07/2022 (Estimated)
Implementation
07/2022 (Estimated)
Project documents
Josiah Nelson · josiah.nelson@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels)
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 7/18/2022
Sections 10 & 15, T140N, R100W · Stark, North Dakota

Construction of a water well including a water line and an electrical line.

Grazing management
Scoping Start
03/26/2021
Decision
04/2022 (Estimated)
Implementation
07/2022 (Estimated)
Project documents
Alexander Mergen · alexander.mergen@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (9), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(9)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityGrazing Structural Improvements
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSections 10 & 15, T140N, R100W
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 7/14/2022
Section 34 T135N, R104W · Slope, North Dakota

Range Water System improvements allotment 093

Grazing management
Scoping Start
09/03/2021
Decision
07/2022 (Estimated)
Implementation
07/2022 (Estimated)
Project documents
Caden Tuhy · caden.tuhy@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (9), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(9)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityGrazing Structural Improvements
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 7/14/2022
Section 19, T139, R100W, Billings County · Billings, North Dakota

Oil well conversion to water well

Grazing management
Scoping Start
12/29/2021
Decision
04/2022 (Estimated)
Implementation
05/2022 (Estimated)
Project documents
Caden Tuhy · caden.tuhy@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (9), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(9)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityGrazing Structural Improvements
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 7/11/2022
Section 2, T135N, R102W, Slope County, North Dakota · Slope, North Dakota

The Medora Ranger District has received a proposal to drill a solar powered well, install a storage tank, short pipeline, and a new stock tank in Slope County, North Dakota.

Grazing management
Scoping Start
01/19/2022
Decision
05/2022 (Estimated)
Implementation
05/2022 (Estimated)
Project documents
Amanda Hauck · Amanda.Hauck@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (9), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(9)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityGrazing Structural Improvements
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 2, T135N, R102W, Slope County, North Dakota
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 7/11/2022
Section 6, T136N, R99W, Slope County, North Dakota · Slope, North Dakota

The Medora Ranger District received a proposal to drill a range water well with a solar-powered pump and install a stock tank. A water lot would be built around the well and stock tank to allow cattle from pastures 001, 002 and 003 access to water.

Grazing management
Scoping Start
09/21/2021
Decision
12/2021 (Estimated)
Implementation
12/2021 (Estimated)
Project documents
Amanda Hauck · Amanda.Hauck@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (9), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(9)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityGrazing Structural Improvements
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 6, T136N, R99W, Slope County, North Dakota
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 7/11/2022
Section 13, T133N, R106N, Slope County, North Dakota · Slope, North Dakota

Medora Ranger District received a proposal to drill a range water well with a solar-powered pump and install a covered stock tank in Slope County, North Dakota.

Grazing management
Scoping Start
09/21/2021
Decision
12/2021 (Estimated)
Implementation
12/2021 (Estimated)
Project documents
Amanda Hauck · Amanda.Hauck@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (9), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(9)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityGrazing Structural Improvements
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 13, T133N, R106N, Slope County, North Dakota
Environmental Assessment · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 6/9/2022
Section 9, T153N, R96W, 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota · McKenzie, North Dakota

Ovintiv proposes to construct up to 10 oil and gas wells on one pad, including an access road and associated utilities.

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
12/17/2019
Comment Period
01/06/2020
Objection Period Start
04/13/2022
Decision
06/2022 (Estimated)
Implementation
06/2022 (Estimated)
Project documents
Cale Bickerdyke · cebickerdyke@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 9, T153N, R96W, 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 5/13/2022
Sections 2 and 3, T135N, R102W Slope County, ND · Slope, North Dakota

This project will have a well installed with a solar-powered pump, a storage tank, and a stock tank. A two-foot line connecting the tanks will be buried. A fence will enclose the area of the well and tanks. An old spring will be removed an reclaimed.

Grazing management
Scoping Start
08/26/2021
Decision
05/2022 (Estimated)
Implementation
06/2022 (Estimated)
Project documents
Caden Tuhy · caden.tuhy@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (9), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(9)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityGrazing Structural Improvements
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 5/13/2022
Sec 25, T.140 N, R.102 W and Sec. 30, T.140 N, R.101 W · Billings; Golden Valley, North Dakota

Trail Ride - Teddy Roosevelt Medora Foundation to continue guided horseback trail rides.

Special use management
Scoping Start
04/01/2022
Decision
05/2022 (Estimated)
Implementation
07/2022 (Estimated)
Project documents
Maryruth Jackson · Maryruth.Jackson@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.12 (12), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(12)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Sheyenne Ranger District · updated 4/11/2022
South and west boundary line of the Hankinson Hills Recreation Area, Richland County, ND · Richland, North Dakota

Proposed to re-issue a special use permit to replace overhead electric lines with buried electric lines for distribution of electricity to rural electric services.

Special use management
Scoping Start
01/31/2022
Decision
04/2022 (Estimated)
Implementation
04/2022 (Estimated)
Project documents
Aaron Gaither · aaron.gaither@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityElectric Transmission; Special Use Authorizations
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsSheyenne Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSecs 2, 3, 4, 5 T. 130 N., R. 50 W.; Sec 32 T. 131 N., R. 50 W.
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 3/24/2022
Sections 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, T140N, R103W & Sections 34, 35, 36, T141N, R103W & Section 31, R141N, R103W. Golden Valley County · Golden Valley, North Dakota

Cancelled- consolidated into multiple allotment projects

Grazing management
Scoping Start
09/28/2021
Decision
04/2022 (Estimated)
Implementation
04/2022 (Estimated)
Project documents
Alexander Mergen · alexander.mergen@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (9), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(9)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityGrazing Structural Improvements
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 3/24/2022
Sections 12, 13 & 24, T137N, R101W, Billings County · Billings, North Dakota

Cancelled as several projects were consolidated

Grazing management
Scoping Start
12/06/2021
Decision
04/2022 (Estimated)
Implementation
05/2022 (Estimated)
Project documents
Caden Tuhy · caden.tuhy@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (9), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(9)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityGrazing Structural Improvements
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Allotment 201 Cancelled
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 3/24/2022
Sections 23, 25 & 26, T138N, R101W & Section 30, T 138N, R100W Billings County · Billings, North Dakota

Cancelled as several projects were consolidated

Grazing management
Scoping Start
09/27/2021
Decision
04/2022 (Estimated)
Implementation
04/2022 (Estimated)
Project documents
Alexander Mergen · alexander.mergen@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (9), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(9)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityGrazing Structural Improvements
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 3/24/2022
Sections 25 & 26, T140N, R100W, Billings County · Billings, North Dakota

Cancelled- consolidated into multiple allotment projects

Grazing management
Scoping Start
11/23/2021
Decision
04/2022 (Estimated)
Implementation
04/2022 (Estimated)
Project documents
Alexander Mergen · alexander.mergen@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (9), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(9)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityGrazing Structural Improvements
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 3/18/2022
Section 13, T133N, R106W, Slope County, ND · Slope, North Dakota

A well will be drilled and a solar-powered pump will be set up. A covered stock tank will be installed. An existing well will be plugged and a windmill and tank will be removed.

Grazing management
Scoping Start
03/18/2022
Decision
03/2022 (Estimated)
Implementation
05/2022 (Estimated)
Project documents
Caden Tuhy · caden.tuhy@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (9), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(9)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityGrazing Structural Improvements
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Environmental Assessment · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 3/1/2022
Section 5, T148N, R96W; Sections 28, 29. 33, and 34, T149N, R96W, 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota · McKenzie, North Dakota

Oneok proposes to construct a natural gas pipeline system from the XTO Energy, Inc. Deep Creek well pad to the Prairie Federal mid-pressure pipeline in McKenzie County, ND.

Special use management
Scoping Start
04/07/2021
Comment Period
04/07/2021
Objection Period Start
09/13/2021
Decision
11/2021 (Estimated)
Implementation
12/2021 (Estimated)
Project documents
Kim Grotte · kim.grotte@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 5, T148N, R96W; Sections 28, 29. 33, and 34, T149N, R96W, 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota
Decision Memo · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 2/28/2022
Section 10, T147N, R98W, 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota · McKenzie, North Dakota

McKenzie County proposes to reroute approximately 3,200 feet of NFSR 829 in Section 10, T147N, R98W, 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota.

Road management
Scoping Start
04/06/2021
Decision
02/2022 (Estimated)
Implementation
03/2022 (Estimated)
Project documents
Ryan Hammargren · Ryan.Hammargren@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (24), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(24)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityRoad Maintenance; Road Improvements/Construction
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 10, T147N, R98W, 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota
Environmental Assessment · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 2/4/2022
Southwestern McKenzie County, North Dakota · McKenzie, North Dakota

Bridger Pipeline LLC proposes to construct a crude oil pipeline system to transport oil from Bridger's Baker/Sandstone Station near Plevna, MT to Bridger's Johnsons Corner Terminal located near Johnson's Corner, ND.

Special use management
Scoping Start
12/18/2020
Comment Period
12/18/2020
Objection Period Start
12/13/2021
Decision
02/2022 (Estimated)
Implementation
02/2022 (Estimated)
Project documents
Kim Grotte · kim.grotte@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionPortions of T148N, R101W; T147N, R101W; T147N, R102W; T146N, R102W; T146N, R103W; T145N, R103W; and T145N, R104W
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 1/26/2022
Section 6 T136N, R99W Slope County · Slope, North Dakota

Allotment 059 Water System

Grazing management
Scoping Start
08/30/2021
Decision
12/2021 (Estimated)
Implementation
04/2022 (Estimated)
Project documents
Caden Tuhy · caden.tuhy@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (9), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(9)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityGrazing Structural Improvements
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 1/14/2022
SECTION 24, T137N, R102W · Billings, North Dakota

Medora Grazing Association proposes to install water pipelines to 5 pastures.

Grazing management
Scoping Start
08/17/2020
Decision
07/2021 (Estimated)
Implementation
08/2021 (Estimated)
Project documents
David Hancock · david.a.hancock@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (9), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(9)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityGrazing Structural Improvements
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSECTION 24, T137N, R102W
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 1/12/2022
SW , SE  of Section 18, T140N, R102W · Stark, North Dakota

Allotment 169 Water Redrill

Grazing management
Scoping Start
07/20/2021
Decision
10/2021 (Estimated)
Implementation
04/2022 (Estimated)
Project documents
Alexander Mergen · alexander.mergen@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (9), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(9)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityGrazing Structural Improvements
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 12/8/2021
This project is on National Forest System lands in McKenzie County, ND in Township 153N, Range 95W, Section 17, 5th Prime Meridian. · McKenzie, North Dakota

Petro-Hunt is proposing to construct a buried 2,032 ft. of fiber optic cable to provide communications from their communications tower to the Petro-Hunt field office. The line would include a 20 foot right-of-way for construction and maintenance.

Special use management
Scoping Start
10/07/2021
Decision
11/2021 (Estimated)
Implementation
11/2021 (Estimated)
Project documents
Ryan Hammargren · Ryan.Hammargren@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 11/22/2021
Section 27, Township 152N, Range 97W, 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota · McKenzie, North Dakota

The Goodnight Midstream Midway to Cleetwood Pipeline Project would consist of installing 0.77 miles (4,050 feet) of 8-inch Star Fiberglass pipeline within a 20-foot right-of-way (4.6 acres) and will be buried to a depth of 60 inches on NFS lands.

Special use management
Scoping Start
10/14/2021
Decision
11/2021 (Estimated)
Implementation
11/2021 (Estimated)
Project documents
Kim Grotte · kim.grotte@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityOil & Gas - Sec. 390, Energy Policy Act Of 2005 (Sec 390)
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 11/3/2021
McKenzie County, ND; Township 146N, Range 101W, Section 19 and T146N, R102W, Section 24. · McKenzie, North Dakota

MEC is proposing to build the single-phase underground power line. It would be energized to 14.4 kV and be approximately 5,710 feet in length. MEC would be granted a 20-foot Right of Way (2.6 acres)for construction, operations, and maintenance.

Special use management
Scoping Start
10/05/2021
Decision
10/2021 (Estimated)
Implementation
11/2021 (Estimated)
Project documents
Cale Bickerdyke · cale.bickerdyke@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityElectric Transmission; Special Use Authorizations
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 10/26/2021
NFS lands in McKenzie County, North Dakota Township 149N, Range 104W, Sections 5, 6, 7, 8, 17, and 20 and in T150N, R104W, Sec. 22, 26, 27, 32, and 35. · McKenzie, North Dakota

This project consists of the installation of 7.23 miles of buried fiber optic cable with a 20-foot right-of-way on National Forest System lands in McKenzie County, North Dakota.

Special use management
Scoping Start
09/01/2021
Decision
10/2021 (Estimated)
Implementation
10/2021 (Estimated)
Project documents
Cale Bickerdyke · cale.bickerdyke@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 10/25/2021
This project is located within existing utility corridors along the Beicegel Creek Road (A.K.A. County Road 50: T145N, R99W, Sections 4-5; T146N, R99W, Sections 31-32; and T146N, R100W, Section 34. · McKenzie, North Dakota

The purpose of this project is to install new 3-Phase underground cable (URD) and new 1-Phase URD for short alignments and boxes along the Beicegel Creek Road (County Road 50)within existing utility corridors.

Special use management
Scoping Start
09/10/2021
Decision
10/2021 (Estimated)
Implementation
10/2021 (Estimated)
Project documents
Ashley Schaper · Ashley.Schaper@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (2), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(2)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 9/28/2021
Buffalo Gap Trailhead · Golden Valley, North Dakota

Construction of a trailhead and corresponding spur trail at Buffalo Gap

Recreation management
Scoping Start
09/05/2019
Decision
09/2021 (Estimated)
Implementation
10/2021 (Estimated)
Project documents
Robert Schilling · robert.schilling@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (1), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(1)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityTrail Management
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionS10 T140N R103W
Decision Memo · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 9/24/2021
Section 31, T149N, R103W, 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota · McKenzie, North Dakota

McKenzie Electric Cooperative, Inc. proposes to bury a new power line in McKenzie County, North Dakota. The portion of the proposed underground power on National Forest System Lands could be approximately 1,312 feet in length.

Special use management
Scoping Start
08/04/2021
Decision
09/2021 (Estimated)
Implementation
10/2021 (Estimated)
Project documents
Cale Bickerdyke · cale.bickerdyke@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (2), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(2)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 31, T149N, R103W, 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 8/30/2021
Allotment #002 · Slope, North Dakota

Construction of water pipeline and addition of a stock tank

Grazing management
Scoping Start
01/14/2021
Decision
08/2021 (Estimated)
Implementation
08/2021 (Estimated)
Project documents
George Fox · george.fox@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (9), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(9)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityGrazing Structural Improvements
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSections 24 & 25, T136N, R101W
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 8/27/2021
Sections 5 & 8, T135N, R103W Slope County, ND · Stark, North Dakota

Addition of two water pipelines and two stock tanks to existing water system.

Grazing management
Scoping Start
05/11/2021
Decision
08/2021 (Estimated)
Implementation
08/2021 (Estimated)
Project documents
George Fox · george.fox@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (9), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(9)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityGrazing Structural Improvements
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 8/26/2021
Section 6, T147N, R101W and Section 31, T148N, R101W, 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota. · McKenzie, North Dakota

True Oil, L.L.C. proposes to construct an access road and utility route to the Northern State 31-36 oil and gas well pad located on State land in McKenzie County, North Dakota.

Special use management
Scoping Start
06/08/2020
Decision
08/2021 (Estimated)
Implementation
08/2021 (Estimated)
Project documents
Ryan Hammargren · Ryan.Hammargren@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 6, T147N, R101W and Section 31, T148N, R101W, 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota.
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 8/19/2021
Allotment #266 · Slope, North Dakota

Construction of a water pipeline and addition of a stock tank.

Grazing management
Scoping Start
01/29/2021
Decision
08/2021 (Estimated)
Implementation
08/2021 (Estimated)
Project documents
Alexander Mergen · alexander.mergen@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (9), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(9)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityGrazing Structural Improvements
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 17, T137N, R103W
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 8/18/2021
Section 31 in T140N, R102W Billings County · Billings, North Dakota

Extend water pipelines and install a stock tank.

Grazing management
Scoping Start
08/07/2020
Decision
06/2021 (Estimated)
Implementation
08/2021 (Estimated)
Project documents
Alexander Mergen · alexander.mergen@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (9), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(9)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityGrazing Structural Improvements
Allotment #170 Pipeline and Water SystemDecision Signed Date: 06/16/2021
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 31 in T140N, R102W
Environmental Assessment · Sheyenne Ranger District · updated 8/13/2021
The project area is located approximately 20 miles east of Lisbon North Dakota and includes portions of Ransom and Richland Counties, North Dakota. · Ransom; Richland, North Dakota

The Sheyenne Ranger District is proposing to authorize continued grazing and vegetation management under an adaptive management strategy for 22 allotments and two general resource areas in accordance with land management plan direction.

Vegetation management (other than forest products)Grazing managementWildlife, fish, rare plantsWatershed management
Scoping Start
06/10/2020
Comment Period
06/10/2020
Objection Period Start
06/15/2021
Decision
08/2021 (Estimated)
Implementation
08/2021 (Estimated)
Project documents
Stacy Swenson · stacy.swenson@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityGrazing, Rescissions Act Of 1995
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityGrazing Allotment Management; Species Habitat Improvements; Noxious Weed Treatments; Rangeland Vegetation Improvements; Watershed Improvements
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsSheyenne Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 8/2/2021
Billings County, North Dakota · Billings, North Dakota

Allotment 197 Water Pipeline System

Grazing management
Scoping Start
07/01/2021
Decision
07/2021 (Estimated)
Implementation
08/2021 (Estimated)
Project documents
Caden Tuhy · caden.tuhy@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (9), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(9)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityGrazing Structural Improvements
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 7/29/2021
Section 4, 22, 26, 27, and 28, T146N, R101W; 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota · McKenzie, North Dakota

McKenzie County Grazing Association has proposed range improvements to be installed on National Forest System lands in McKenzie County. The projects include pipelines, water well drilling, and water tanks.

Grazing management
Scoping Start
07/02/2021
Decision
07/2021 (Estimated)
Implementation
08/2021 (Estimated)
Project documents
Haley Johnson · haley.johnson@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (9), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(9)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityGrazing Structural Improvements
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 6/16/2021
Section 28 and 33, T147N, R102W, 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota · McKenzie, North Dakota

Cobra Oil and Gas proposes to construct a saltwater pipeline across National Forest System lands in McKenzie County, North Dakota.

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
04/06/2021
Decision
06/2021 (Estimated)
Implementation
06/2021 (Estimated)
Project documents
Heidi Kummer · heidi.m.kummer@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 28 and 33, T147N, R102W, 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota
Environmental Assessment · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 6/14/2021
Sections 19, 20, and 30, T149N, R96W; Section 24, T149N, R97W · McKenzie, North Dakota

XTO Energy, Inc proposes to construct crude oil and natural gas pipeline systems to transport oil and gas from the Prairie Federal well pad to existing pipeline gathering systems.

Special use management
Scoping Start
06/01/2020
Comment Period
06/01/2020
Objection Period Start
04/20/2021
Decision
06/2021 (Estimated)
Implementation
06/2021 (Estimated)
Project documents
Kim Grotte · kim.grotte@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 6/1/2021
Sections 22 and 27, T. 142 N., R 102 W. · Billings, North Dakota

Pioneer Gulch MDHT Reroute to Avoid Eroded Section

Recreation management
Scoping Start
10/26/2020
Comment Period
10/28/2020
Decision
01/2021 (Estimated)
Implementation
03/2021 (Estimated)
Project documents
Robert Schilling · robert.schilling@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (1), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(1)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityTrail Management
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Environmental Assessment · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 3/30/2021
Section 34, T151N, R95W, 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota · McKenzie, North Dakota

Burlington proposes to construct one multi-well pad to drill five oil and gas wells in McKenzie County, North Dakota.

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
07/25/2020
Comment Period
07/25/2020
Objection Period Start
01/19/2021
Decision
03/2021 (Estimated)
Implementation
03/2021 (Estimated)
Project documents
Heidi Kummer · heidi.m.kummer@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 34, T151N, R95W, 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 3/19/2021
Sections 22 & 23, T133N, R104W, Slope County, North Dakota · Slope, North Dakota

Little Missouri Grazing Association proposes to construct a range water pipeline system in Slope County, North Dakota.

Grazing management
Scoping Start
07/10/2020
Decision
10/2020 (Estimated)
Implementation
10/2020 (Estimated)
Project documents
Blake Roetman · blake.roetman@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (9), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(9)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityGrazing Structural Improvements
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSections 22 & 23, T133N, R104W, Slope County, North Dakota
Allotment 097 Completed
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 3/18/2021
Water pipeline runs from private well to Forest Service grazing allotment 097. · Slope, North Dakota

Allotment 097 Water Pipeline

Grazing management
Scoping Start
09/17/2020
Decision
09/2020 (Estimated)
Implementation
09/2020 (Estimated)
Project documents
Blake Roetman · blake.roetman@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (9), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(9)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityGrazing Structural Improvements
Allotment 097 Water PipelineDecision Signed Date: 09/17/2020
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSE  SW  of Section 14, T133N, R104W
Environmental Assessment · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 1/26/2021
Section 13, T147N, R98W, 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota · McKenzie, North Dakota

Sinclair proposes the development of up to 14 new oil and gas wells on one pad with associated access road and utilities.

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
01/10/2020
Comment Period
01/10/2020
Objection Period Start
11/30/2020
Decision
01/2021 (Estimated)
Implementation
01/2021 (Estimated)
Project documents
Brian Schwartz · bgschwartz@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 13, T147N, R98W, 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota
Decision Memo · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 12/30/2020
Lot 4 Section 6, T.150N., R.102W., 5th PM · McKenzie, North Dakota

Whiting proposes to drill an oil and gas well(USA Federal 6A-HU)from the existing USA 150-102-6A-7-1H well pad. The pad is approximately 2.36 acres. The project will add approximately 0.58 acres to the existing pad and use existing NFSR #858A-6.

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
05/23/2017
Decision
02/2018 (Estimated)
Implementation
02/2018 (Estimated)
Project documents
Cale Bickerdyke · cebickerdyke@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.3 (3)
Special AuthorityOil & Gas - Sec. 390, Energy Policy Act Of 2005 (Sec 390)
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations; Natural Gas; Oil
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionLot 4 Section 6, T.150N., R.102W., 5th PM
Environmental Assessment · Medora Ranger District · updated 12/14/2020
Elkhorn Ranch Fed 143-102-1-12H: NWNE Section 1, T143N, R102W; Elkhorn Ranch Fed 143-102-2-11H: NWNE Section 2, T143N, R102W; and Roosevelt Fed 143-102-28-33H: NENW of Section 28, T143N, R102W · Billings, North Dakota

NP Resources, LLC has proposed three multi-well pads, the Elkhorn Ranch Federal 143-102-1-12H, Elkhorn Ranch Federal 143-102-2-11H,and the Roosevelt Federal 143-102-28-33H and the associated facilities and buried utilities in Billings County, ND.

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
06/10/2019
Comment Period
07/27/2020
Objection Period Start
10/17/2020
Decision
12/2020 (Estimated)
Implementation
12/2020 (Estimated)
Project documents
Jason Dekker · jdekker@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionElkhorn Ranch Fed 143-102-1-12H: NWNE Section 1, T143N, R102W; Elkhorn Ranch Fed 143-102-2-11H: NWNE Section 2, T143N, R102W; and Roosevelt Fed 143-102-28-33H: NENW of Section 28, T143N, R102W
Environmental Impact Statement · Dakota Prairie Grasslands All Units · updated 12/7/2020
Little Missouri and Cedar River Grasslands Units · Billings; Golden Valley; McKenzie; Slope, North Dakota

Supplemental EIS prepared to analyze the changed oil and gas development pattern on the Dakota Prairie Grasslands. This project will supplement the 2001 Northern Great Plains Management Plans Revision FEIS.

Minerals and geology
NOI in Federal Register
09/01/2015
DEIS NOA in Federal Register
11/02/2018
FEIS NOA in Federal Register
08/13/2020
Objection Period Start
08/17/2020
Decision
12/2020 (Estimated)
Implementation
01/2021 (Estimated)
Project documents
Macario Herrera · macario.herrera@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityNatural Gas; Oil
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsDakota Prairie Grasslands All Units
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 11/23/2020
Sections 23 and 26, T149N, R97W, 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota. · McKenzie, North Dakota

Cherry Creek Water, LLC proposes to construct a fresh water pipeline across National Forest System Lands.

Special use management
Scoping Start
09/04/2020
Decision
10/2020 (Estimated)
Implementation
10/2020 (Estimated)
Project documents
Ryan Hammargren · Ryan.Hammargren@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSections 23 and 26, T149N, R97W, 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota.
Environmental Assessment · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 10/19/2020
Sections 20 & 29, T149N, R97W; Section 22, T148N, R98W; and Section 6, T147N, R98W, 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota · McKenzie, North Dakota

McKenzie County Water Resource District (MCWRD) proposes to construct approximately 11,695 feet of rural water pipeline to supply water to 10 users in southeastern McKenzie County.

Special use management
Scoping Start
04/06/2020
Comment Period
04/06/2020
Objection Period Start
08/24/2020
Decision
10/2020 (Estimated)
Implementation
10/2020 (Estimated)
Project documents
Keri Rummel · Keri.Rummel@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSections 20 & 29, T149N, R97W; Section 22, T148N, R98W; and Section 6, T147N, R98W, 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota
Decision Memo · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 10/9/2020
Sections 8 and 20, T148N, R99W, 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota · McKenzie, North Dakota

The McKenzie Ranger District proposes to repair two low water crossings. The crossings are located on National Forest System Road (NFSR) 852 and 852A.

Road managementWatershed management
Scoping Start
06/23/2020
Decision
07/2020 (Estimated)
Implementation
08/2020 (Estimated)
Project documents
Stacy Defoe · Stacy.Defoe@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityRoad Maintenance; Watershed Improvements
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSections 8 and 20, T148N, R99W, 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota
Decision Memo · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 10/6/2020
Section 20, T145N, R101W and Section 11 & 12, T149N, R97W · McKenzie, North Dakota

The McKenzie Ranger district is proposing two fencing projects. Pasture 7, Allotment 433 proposes to construct a new calving pasture fence Pasture 9, Allotment 443 proposes a new fence and holding area.

Grazing management
Scoping Start
09/21/2020
Decision
10/2020 (Estimated)
Implementation
11/2020 (Estimated)
Project documents
Tracy Ellig · tracy.ellig@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (9), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(9)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityGrazing Structural Improvements
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 20, T145N, R101W and Section 11 & 12, T149N, R97W
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 9/30/2020
Section 3 T135N R102W · Slope, North Dakota

A051 Hardened Livestock Crossing

Grazing management
Scoping Start
09/30/2020
Decision
09/2020 (Estimated)
Implementation
09/2020 (Estimated)
Project documents
George Fox · george.fox@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (9), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(9)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityGrazing Structural Improvements
A051 Hardened Stream Bottom DMDecision Signed Date: 09/30/2020
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 3 T135N R102W
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 9/30/2020
SECTION 24, T137N, R102W · Billings, North Dakota

Medora Grazing Association proposes to install a pitless pump system in Billings County, North Dakota.

Grazing management
Scoping Start
07/01/2020
07/30/2020
Decision
07/2020 (Estimated)
Implementation
09/2020 (Estimated)
Project documents
David Hancock · davidhancock@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (9), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(9)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityGrazing Structural Improvements
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSECTION 24, T137N, R102W
Environmental Assessment · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 9/28/2020
Section 2, T153N, R95W, 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota · McKenzie, North Dakota

Petro-Hunt, LLC proposes to construct the USA 153-95-2 oil and gas well pad with three wells. The proposal includes an access road and utilites.

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
01/11/2020
Comment Period
01/11/2020
Objection Period Start
08/03/2020
Decision
09/2020 (Estimated)
Implementation
10/2020 (Estimated)
Project documents
Brian Schwartz · bgschwartz@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 2, T153N, R95W, 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota
Decision Memo · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 9/10/2020
Sections 1 & 2, T149N, R104W, 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota · McKenzie, North Dakota

The McKenzie Ranger District has received a proposal to install a range water pipeline across National Grasslands in Pasture1-4, Allotment 339.

Grazing management
Scoping Start
06/25/2020
Decision
07/2020 (Estimated)
Implementation
08/2020 (Estimated)
Project documents
Caden Tuhy · caden.tuhy@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (9), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(9)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityGrazing Structural Improvements
Range water pipeline Pasture 1-4, Allotment 339Decision Signed Date: 07/09/2020
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSections 1 & 2, T149N, R104W, 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota
Decision Memo · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 7/29/2020
Section 3 and Section 11, T146N, R100W, 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota · McKenzie, North Dakota

The McKenzie Ranger District proposes to re-route two portions of the Maah Daah Hey National Recreation Trail to avoid high erosion areas.

Recreation management
Scoping Start
05/05/2020
Decision
07/2020 (Estimated)
Implementation
08/2020 (Estimated)
Project documents
Robert Schilling · robert.schilling@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (1), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(1)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityTrail Management
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 3 and Section 11, T146N, R100W, 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota
Decision Memo · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 7/23/2020
Section 35, T147N, R104W; Section 2,3,29,30,and 31, T146N, R104W; Section 5, T145N, R104W, 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota. · McKenzie, North Dakota

McKenzie Electric Cooperative proposes to rebuild a section of existing overhead and buried power line in southwestern McKenzie County.

Special use management
Scoping Start
05/28/2020
Decision
07/2020 (Estimated)
Implementation
08/2020 (Estimated)
Project documents
Keri Rummel · Keri.Rummel@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (2), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(2)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 35, T147N, R104W; Section 2,3,29,30,and 31, T146N, R104W; Section 5, T145N, R104W, 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota.
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 7/16/2020
Beginning in Section 11, T138N, R100W and ending in Section 13, T138N, R100W · Billings, North Dakota

Medora Grazing Association proposes to install a range water pipeline and stock tank.

Grazing management
Scoping Start
07/15/2019
Decision
07/2020 (Estimated)
Implementation
07/2020 (Estimated)
Project documents
David Hancock · davidhancock@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (9), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(9)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityGrazing Structural Improvements
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionBeginning in Section 11, T138N, R100W and ending in Section 13, T138N, R100W
Decision Memo · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 7/15/2020
Section 3, T147N, R99W, 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota · McKenzie, North Dakota

The McKenzie Ranger District proposes to construct a new non-motorized recreation trail, called Sunset Trail to connect the Maah Daah Hey Trail to the Long X Trail.

Recreation management
Scoping Start
06/15/2020
Decision
07/2020 (Estimated)
Implementation
07/2020 (Estimated)
Project documents
Robert Schilling · robert.schilling@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (1), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(1)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityTrail Management
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 3, T147N, R99W, 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota
Environmental Assessment · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 6/19/2020
The project area encompasses approximately 78,176 acres of NFS lands and 52,043 of state and private lands within the administrative boundary of Little Missouri National Grasslands, McKenzie County. · McKenzie, North Dakota

The McKenzie Ranger District, in cooperation with McKenzie County Grazing Association, proposes continued grazing and vegetation management under an adaptive management strategy on 20 grazing allotments that comprise pastures 4 and 6.

Grazing managementWildlife, fish, rare plantsWatershed managementVegetation management (other than forest products)
Scoping Start
11/21/2019
Comment Period
11/21/2019
Objection Period Start
04/24/2020
Decision
06/2020 (Estimated)
Implementation
06/2020 (Estimated)
Project documents
Kyle Dalzell · kyle.p.dalzell@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityGrazing, Rescissions Act Of 1995
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityGrazing Allotment Management; Grazing Authorizations; Species Habitat Improvements; Noxious Weed Treatments; Species Population Enhancements; Rangeland Vegetation Improvements; Grazing Structural Improvements; Watershed Improvements
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Environmental Assessment · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 6/8/2020
NESE, Section 2, T145N, R100W; SENW, Section 10, T145N, R100W; NWSW Section 21, T145N, R100W; NESE Section 25, T145N, R100W, 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota · McKenzie, North Dakota

North Range proposes to construct four oil and gas well pads, with one well each, and associated access and buried utilities.

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
03/15/2019
Comment Period
03/15/2019
Objection Period Start
04/17/2020
Decision
06/2020 (Estimated)
Implementation
06/2020 (Estimated)
Project documents
Cale Bickerdyke · cebickerdyke@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNESE, Section 2, T145N, R100W; SENW, Section 10, T145N, R100W; NWSW Section 21, T145N, R100W; NESE Section 25, T145N, R100W, 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota
Decision Memo · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 6/4/2020
Section 22, T147N, R101W, 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota · McKenzie, North Dakota

The project proposal include installation of 1,320 feet of range water pipeline across Forest Service lands in McKenzie County.

Grazing management
Scoping Start
05/11/2020
Decision
06/2020 (Estimated)
Implementation
06/2020 (Estimated)
Project documents
Haley Johnson · haley.johnson@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (9), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(9)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityGrazing Structural Improvements
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 22, T147N, R101W, 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota
Decision Memo · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 6/3/2020
Section 25, T147N, R105W, 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota · McKenzie, North Dakota

McKenzie County proposes to replace a current bridge on County Road 5 with a reinforced box culvert to meet design standards and provide safe and efficient public travel.

Watershed managementRoad management
Scoping Start
11/21/2019
Decision
06/2020 (Estimated)
Implementation
06/2020 (Estimated)
Project documents
Ryan Hammargren · Ryan.Hammargren@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityRoad Maintenance; Road Improvements/Construction
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 25, T147N, R105W, 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota
Decision Memo · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 4/30/2020
Sections 5 & 8, T149N, R104W; Sections 22 & 27, T148N, R98W; Section 2, T153N, R96W; Section 9, T145N, R98W · McKenzie, North Dakota

McKenzie Ranger District is seeking public comment on proposed range improvements to be installed on National Grasslands in McKenzie County. These projects include fencing, pipelines, and water tanks.

Grazing management
Scoping Start
03/26/2020
Decision
04/2020 (Estimated)
Implementation
06/2020 (Estimated)
Project documents
Haley Johnson · haley.johnson@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (9), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(9)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityGrazing Structural Improvements
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSections 5 & 8, T149N, R104W; Sections 22 & 27, T148N, R98W; Section 2, T153N, R96W; Section 9, T145N, R98W
Decision Memo · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 4/15/2020
Section 20 and 29, T149N, R97W, 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota · McKenzie, North Dakota

XTO Energy, Inc. proposes to construct utilities to the Mandal Hovet Federal 41X-29 multi-well pad. The utilities could include, but are not limited to electric lines, fiber optic lines, and gas, oil, and freshwater and saltwater pipelines.

Special use management
Scoping Start
03/16/2020
Decision
04/2020 (Estimated)
Implementation
07/2020 (Estimated)
Project documents
Ryan Hammargren · Ryan.Hammargren@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 20 and 29, T149N, R97W, 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota
Decision Memo · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 4/15/2020
Section 21, T150N, R103W, 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota · McKenzie, North Dakota

Whiting Oil and Gas Corporation proposes to construct an access road and utility corridor across NFS lands to an oil well proposed on private land, Whiting's Ranger Federal 11-28H multi-well pad.

Special use management
Scoping Start
12/18/2019
Decision
01/2020 (Estimated)
Implementation
04/2020 (Estimated)
Project documents
Ryan Hammargren · Ryan.Hammargren@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 21, T150N, R103W, 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota
Environmental Assessment · Dakota Prairie Grasslands All Units · updated 4/2/2020
Southern portion of McKenzie Ranger District, Little Missouri National Grassland · McKenzie, North Dakota

Development of two oil and gas wells

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
10/26/2018
Comment Period
10/26/2018
Objection Period Start
10/18/2019
Decision
12/2019 (Estimated)
Implementation
01/2020 (Estimated)
Project documents
Justin Hartel · jhartel@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations; Natural Gas; Oil
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionFlat Top Butte Federal 31-6H: T146N, R101W, Lot 2 (NWNE) of Section 6. Federal 146101-34-33H: T146N, R101W, SWSE Section 33.
Decision Memo · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 4/2/2020
Section 31, T149N, R103W, and Section 35, T149N, R104W, 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota · McKenzie, North Dakota

Reservation Telephone Cooperative proposes to construct, operate, and maintain a fiber optic cable to three private residences along State Highway 68 approximately 9,353 feet in length and 20 feet in width (4.29 acres).

Special use management
Scoping Start
08/19/2019
Decision
01/2020 (Estimated)
Implementation
01/2020 (Estimated)
Project documents
Ryan Hammargren · Ryan.Hammargren@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 31, T149N, R103W, and Section 35, T149N, R104W, 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota
Decision Memo · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 3/31/2020
Section 14, T153N, R95W, 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota · McKenzie, North Dakota

Petro-Hunt, LLC proposes to drill the USA 153-95-11C-2-1HS oil and gas well on an existing well pad, creating new disturbance of 2.32 acres.

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
02/17/2020
Decision
03/2020 (Estimated)
Implementation
07/2020 (Estimated)
Project documents
Corey Brazell · Corey.Brazell@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 14, T153N, R95W, 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota
Decision Memo · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 3/11/2020
Section 33, T147N, R100W, 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota · McKenzie, North Dakota

White Rock Oil and Gas, LLC proposes to install, operate, and maintain a three inch high density polyethylene saltwater pipeline in the southwest portion of McKenzie County.

Special use management
Scoping Start
08/13/2019
Decision
02/2020 (Estimated)
Implementation
03/2020 (Estimated)
Project documents
Ryan Hammargren · Ryan.Hammargren@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 33, T147N, R100W, 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota
Environmental Assessment · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 1/31/2020
NENW Section 1, T149N, R97W, 5th Principal Meridian, McKenzie County, North Dakota · McKenzie, North Dakota

Abraxas proposes to construct a multi-well pad (MWP) consisting of seven wells, referred to as the Yellowstone NW Central MWP.

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
03/13/2019
Comment Period
03/13/2019
Objection Period Start
10/17/2019
Decision
12/2019 (Estimated)
Implementation
01/2020 (Estimated)
Project documents
Heidi Hoppman · heidimhoppman@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNENW Section 1, T149N, R97W, 5th Principal Meridian, McKenzie County, North Dakota
Decision Memo · Sheyenne Ranger District · updated 1/31/2020
Section 8, T134N, R52W, Richland County, North Dakota · Richland, North Dakota

McLeod Drain project authorizes the continued use and maintenance of the existing drain as currently constructed crossing approximately 1/3 mile of National Forest System lands.

Watershed managementSpecial use management
Scoping Start
12/02/2019
Decision
12/2019 (Estimated)
Implementation
12/2019 (Estimated)
Project documents
Casey Johnson · caseyjohnson@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsSheyenne Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 8, T134N, R52W, Richland County, North Dakota
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 1/29/2020
Medora Ranger District of the Little Missouri National Grassland northwest of Bellfield, ND. · Billings, North Dakota

Proposed range water pipeline system to support livestock grazing in Allotment 152 in Billings County, ND.

Grazing management
Scoping Start
04/24/2018
Decision
07/2019 (Estimated)
Implementation
07/2019 (Estimated)
Project documents
David Hancock · davidhancock@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (9), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(9)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityGrazing Structural Improvements
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT140N R101W Section 1
Decision Memo · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 1/27/2020
The Management Area is 6.1, Rangelands with Broad Resource Emphasis. This is primarily a rangeland ecosystem managed to meet a variety of ecological conditions and human needs. · McKenzie, North Dakota

White Horse Water is constructing a new 12 inch water line for freshwater fracking across NFS lands. The water line will provide fresh frack water to private land in Section 33, T148N, R101W.

Special use management
Scoping Start
07/22/2019
Decision
10/2019 (Estimated)
Implementation
10/2019 (Estimated)
Project documents
Nancy Veres · nancyveres@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionDisturbance includes Sec. 4, T147N, R101W and Sec. 33, T148N, R101W.
Environmental Assessment · Dakota Prairie Grasslands All Units · updated 1/27/2020
Pad location: NENE, Section 5, T.145N., R.100W., 5th PM; Access terminus: NENW of Section 33, T.146N., R100W, 5th PM · McKenzie, North Dakota

North Range Resources, LLC proposes to construct one well pad, utilities and access on the Little Missouri National Grassland to develop private mineral resources.

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
03/22/2018
Comment Period
03/24/2018
Objection Period Start
08/2018 (Estimated)
Decision
10/2018 (Estimated)
Implementation
10/2018 (Estimated)
Project documents
Cale Bickerdyke · cebickerdyke@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations; Natural Gas; Oil
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionPad location: NENE, Section 5, T.145N., R.100W., 5th PM; Access terminus: NENW of Section 33, T.146N., R100W, 5th PM
Environmental Assessment · Medora Ranger District · updated 12/10/2019
The project is located within Slope County, North Dakota four miles northeast of Rhame. · Slope, North Dakota

This project proposes improvements to National Forest System Road 7901, also known as the East Yellowstone Trail. Improvements include grading and some horizontal and vertical realignment. The project would also increase the easement to Slope County.

Road management
Scoping Start
04/10/2015
Comment Period
06/30/2015
Decision
08/2015 (Estimated)
Implementation
09/2015 (Estimated)
Project documents
Curtis Grudniewski · cgrudniewski@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityRoad Maintenance; Road Improvements/Construction
East Yellowstone Trail NFSR 7901 Road Improvements ProjectDecision Signed Date: 08/13/2015
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionTownship 133 North, Range 102 West, Sections 20, 29, and 30, and T133N, R103W, Sections 28 and 33.
Decision Memo · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 12/10/2019
10 air miles SE of Watford City, ND. · McKenzie, North Dakota

Burying a 10-inch poly pipeline along an existing pipeline corridor in Section 15, T.148N., R.98W., 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota.

Special use management
Scoping Start
08/06/2012
Comment Period
08/06/2012
Decision
10/2012 (Estimated)
Implementation
11/2012 (Estimated)
Project documents
Kim Grotte · kgrotte@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.3 (3)
Special AuthorityOil & Gas - Sec. 390, Energy Policy Act Of 2005 (Sec 390)
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityNatural Gas
Hiland Operating, L.L.C. Natural Gas Gathering PipelineDecision Signed Date: 10/17/2012 Legal Notice Date: 10/20/2012
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 15, T.148N., R.98W., 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota.
Environmental Assessment · Dakota Prairie Grasslands All Units · updated 12/10/2019
Section 6, T150N, R102W; Sections 1, 13, and 24, T150N, R103W; Section 22, T150N, R104W; and Section 5, T152N, R102W; 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota · McKenzie, North Dakota

McKenzie County proposes to install approximately 2 miles of buried fresh water pipeline across National Forest System lands as part of a larger rural water development project using State grant funding.

Special use management
Scoping Start
05/01/2013
Comment Period
05/07/2013
Objection Period Start
07/30/2013
Decision
07/2013 (Estimated)
Implementation
08/2013 (Estimated)
Project documents
Niccole Mortenson · nmortenson@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
McKenzie System IV Expansion Project (Part II)Decision Signed Date: 07/30/2013
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Dakota Prairie Grasslands All Units · updated 12/10/2019
T153N, R95W, Section 10, 5th PM along NFSRs 883-1 and 885 · McKenzie, North Dakota

McKenzie Electric Cooperative, Inc. proposes to install approximately 5433 feet of three-phase, buried electric cable with associated above ground structures along NFSRs 883-1 and 885 to service Silurian's 9-1 and 18-1 locations.

Special use management
Scoping Start
10/04/2017
Decision
12/2017 (Estimated)
Implementation
03/2018 (Estimated)
Project documents
Dustin Beaty · dustinlbeaty@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT153N, R95W, Section 10, 5th PM
Decision Memo · Dakota Prairie Grasslands All Units · updated 12/10/2019
Approximately 10 miles southeast of Sidney Montana, located in McKenzie County North Dakota. · McKenzie, North Dakota

Construction of approximately 600 feet of 4.5 inch diameter steel natural gas pipeline from the Grasslands Gas Plant to the existing Garden Creek natural gas liquids pipeline.

Special use management
Scoping Start
08/19/2013
Comment Period
08/19/2013
Decision
11/2013 (Estimated)
Implementation
12/2013 (Estimated)
Project documents
Kim Grotte · kgrotte@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Onok Bakken Pipeline, L.L.C. Natural Gas Liquids PipelineDecision Signed Date: 11/22/2013 Legal Notice Date: 11/27/2013
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 2, T147N, R105W and Section 35, T148N, R105W, 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota
Environmental Assessment · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 12/10/2019
Approximately 10 mile north of Keene, ND · McKenzie, North Dakota

Paradigm proposes to construct, operate and maintain a buried crude oil gathering pipeline system and ancillary facilities to obviate the need for trucking oil and provide a more efficient and reliable means of transportation and product delivery.

Special use management
Scoping Start
06/03/2016
Comment Period
07/22/2017
Decision
09/2017 (Estimated)
Implementation
10/2017 (Estimated)
Project documents
Kim Grotte · kgrotte@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations; Oil
Paradigm North Charlson Gathering ProjectDecision Signed Date: 09/27/2017
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT153N, R96W, Sections 2, 3, 10-12; T153N, R95W, Sections 3, 7, 8, 10, 15, 17; and T154N, R95W Sections 34-35
Environmental Assessment · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 12/10/2019
National Forest System lands on the McKenzie and Medora Ranger Districts · Billings; Golden Valley; McKenzie, North Dakota

This project would authorize the installation and maintenance of a buried fiber optic cable crossing National Forest System land on the McKenzie and Medora Ranger Districts.

Special use management
Scoping Start
03/21/2012
Comment Period
05/07/2012
Decision
07/2012 (Estimated)
Implementation
08/2012 (Estimated)
Project documents
Jeff Ingalls · jingalls@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Reservation Telephone Cooperative Telecommunications Line Special Use AppliDecision Signed Date: 07/20/2012 Legal Notice Date: 07/25/2012
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District; Mckenzie Ranger District
Decision Memo · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 12/10/2019
Section 4, T147N, R101W and Section 33, T148N, R101W, 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota · McKenzie, North Dakota

White Horse Water, LLC. proposes to install, operate, and maintain a 12 inch, non-potable freshwater pipeline across approximately 1.2 miles of National Forest System lands.

Special use management
Scoping Start
07/22/2019
Decision
10/2019 (Estimated)
Implementation
10/2019 (Estimated)
Project documents
Keri Rummel · Keri.Rummel@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 4, T147N, R101W and Section 33, T148N, R101W, 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota
Decision Memo · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 11/8/2019
Section 15, T148N, R98W, 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota · McKenzie, North Dakota

Elkan, Inc. proposes to construct a 24 inch high density polyethylene fresh water pipeline across National Forest System lands.

Special use management
Scoping Start
07/22/2019
Decision
09/2019 (Estimated)
Implementation
10/2019 (Estimated)
Project documents
Ryan Hammargren · Ryan.Hammargren@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 15, T148N, R98W, 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 9/24/2019
Starting in the SW1/4 SW1/4 Section 8, T138W, R100W and ending in the NW1/4 SE1/4 Section 7, T138W, R100W, 5th PM, Billings County, ND · Billings, North Dakota

Medora Grazing Association proposes to install a range water pipeline and stock tank and reclaim an existing non-functioning range water reservoir.

Vegetation management (other than forest products)Grazing management
Scoping Start
06/27/2019
Decision
09/2019 (Estimated)
Implementation
09/2019 (Estimated)
Project documents
David Hancock · davidhancock@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (9), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(9)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityGrazing Structural Improvements
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionStarting in the SW1/4 SW1/4 Section 8, T138W, R100W and ending in the NW1/4 SE1/4 Section 7, T138W, R100W, 5th PM, Billings County, ND
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 9/20/2019
Section 13, T140N, R103 W, Billings County State of North Dakota · Billings, North Dakota

The U.S. Forest Service proposes to allow Goldenwest Electric Cooperative, Inc. to install 5,609 feet of 14.4 KV three phase buried electric line located on National Forest System (NFS)land Sec. 13, T140N, R103W in Billings County, state of ND.

Special use management
Scoping Start
08/27/2019
Decision
09/2019 (Estimated)
Implementation
10/2019 (Estimated)
Project documents
Shannon Boehm · shannonboehm@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 13, T140N, R103 W, Billings County State of North Dakota
Decision Memo · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 9/13/2019
Section 8, T149N, R97W, 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota · McKenzie, North Dakota

McKenzie County Water Resource District proposes to install, operate, and maintain a high quality potable water pipeline in southeastern McKenzie County.

Special use management
Scoping Start
07/22/2019
Decision
09/2019 (Estimated)
Implementation
09/2019 (Estimated)
Project documents
Keri Rummel · Keri.Rummel@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 8, T149N, R97W, 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota
Environmental Assessment · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 9/13/2019
Sections 12 and 13, Township 153 North, Range 97 West, 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota. · McKenzie, North Dakota

Slawson proposes to construct a multi-well pad (MWP) consisting of 10 wells, referred to as the Gunslinger Federal MWP. Burlington proposes to construct seven wells on one well pad referred to as the Gladstone MWP.

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
11/16/2018
Comment Period
11/16/2018
Objection Period Start
07/20/2019
Decision
09/2019 (Estimated)
Implementation
10/2019 (Estimated)
Project documents
Justin Hartel · jhartel@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSections 12 and 13, Township 153 North, Range 97 West, 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota.
Environmental Assessment · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 9/11/2019
NE1/4 Section 6, T147N, R102W, 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota; NW1/4 Section 26, T146N, R103W, 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota · McKenzie, North Dakota

Petro Hunt Dakota proposes to construct the Andy Dufresne Federal 1-6-7H and the Randolph Duke 1-32-29H oil and gas wells on a shared pad, as well as the Rowdy Burns single well pad with associated facilities and buried utilities.

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
03/29/2019
Comment Period
03/29/2019
Objection Period Start
07/2019 (Estimated)
Decision
09/2019 (Estimated)
Implementation
09/2019 (Estimated)
Project documents
Heidi Hoppman · heidimhoppman@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNE1/4 Section 6, T147N, R102W, 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota; NW1/4 Section 26, T146N, R103W, 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota
Decision Memo · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 9/11/2019
NENE Section 13, T146N, R103W, 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota · McKenzie, North Dakota

Petro-Hunt Dakota LLC proposes to drill two oil and gas wells on one well pad.

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
01/16/2019
Decision
07/2019 (Estimated)
Implementation
08/2019 (Estimated)
Project documents
Brian Schwartz · bgschwartz@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNENE Section 13, T146N, R103W, 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 9/4/2019
SE1/4 and SW1/4 Section 8, T133N, R106W, Slope County, North Dakota · Slope, North Dakota

Little Missouri Grazing Association proposes to install a range water pipeline and stock tank.

Grazing management
Scoping Start
07/01/2019
Decision
08/2019 (Estimated)
Implementation
09/2019 (Estimated)
Project documents
George Fox · georgefox@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (9), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(9)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityGrazing Structural Improvements
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSE1/4 and SW1/4 Section 8, T133N, R106W, Slope County, North Dakota
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 9/4/2019
Sections 17 and 18, T136N, R100W, Slope County, North Dakota · Slope, North Dakota

The Little Missouri Grazing Association proposes to install range water pipelines, stock tanks, and remove a fence enclosure around a range water reservoir.

Grazing management
Scoping Start
07/01/2019
Decision
07/2019 (Estimated)
Implementation
09/2019 (Estimated)
Project documents
George Fox · georgefox@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (9), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(9)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityGrazing Structural Improvements
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSections 17 and 18, T136N, R100W, Slope County, North Dakota
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 8/30/2019
Sections 30 and 31, T136N, R100W, Slope County, North Dakota · Slope, North Dakota

Little Missouri Grazing Association proposes to install a range water pipeline and stock tank system.

Grazing management
Scoping Start
07/08/2019
Decision
08/2019 (Estimated)
Implementation
08/2019 (Estimated)
Project documents
George Fox · georgefox@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (9), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(9)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityGrazing Structural Improvements
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSections 30 and 31, T136N, R100W, Slope County, North Dakota
Environmental Assessment · Dakota Prairie Grasslands All Units · updated 8/29/2019
McKenzie County, ND to Richland County, MT · Richland; McKenzie, Montana; North Dakota

OneOk Bakken Pipeline, LLC proposes to construct and operate a 20-inch steel natural gas liquids (NGL) pipeline within the USFS Little Missouri National Grasslands. The project would cross approximately 9 miles of USFS lands, 75 miles total.

Special use management
Scoping Start
09/12/2018
Comment Period
09/12/2018
Decision
08/2019 (Estimated)
Implementation
10/2019 (Estimated)
Project documents
Kim Grotte · kgrotte@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT146N R104W Sections 2,11; T147N R104W Section 35; T147N R103W Sections 5, 6, 7; T148N R103W Sections 23, 26, 27, 32, 33, 34.
Decision Memo · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 8/29/2019
SENE Section 8, T153N, R95W, 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota · McKenzie, North Dakota

Petro-Hunt, USA proposes to drill two oil and gas wells on one existing well pad in McKenzie County, North Dakota.

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
06/13/2019
Decision
08/2019 (Estimated)
Implementation
08/2019 (Estimated)
Project documents
Heidi Hoppman · heidimhoppman@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSENE Section 8, T153N, R95W, 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota
Decision Memo · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 8/29/2019
SESE Section 19, T153N, R96W, 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota · McKenzie, North Dakota

Whiting Oil and Gas Corporation proposes to drill six additional oil and gas wells on an existing six well pad.

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
01/15/2019
Decision
08/2019 (Estimated)
Implementation
08/2019 (Estimated)
Project documents
Cale Bickerdyke · cebickerdyke@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.3 (3)
Special AuthorityOil & Gas - Sec. 390, Energy Policy Act Of 2005 (Sec 390)
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
Decision Decided Date08/29/2019
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSESE Section 19, T153N, R96W, 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota
Environmental Assessment · Medora Ranger District · updated 7/19/2019
Deep Creek drainage, Slope County, ND · Slope, North Dakota

The Medora Ranger District proposes to authorize continued grazing and vegetation management under an adaptive management strategy on 20 allotments.

Grazing managementVegetation management (other than forest products)
Scoping Start
02/26/2018
Comment Period
12/15/2018
Objection Period Start
05/23/2019
Decision
07/2019 (Estimated)
Implementation
08/2019 (Estimated)
Project documents
George Fox · georgefox@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityGrazing, Rescissions Act Of 1995
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityGrazing Allotment Management; Grazing Authorizations; Rangeland Vegetation Improvements
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionPortions of T135N R102W, T135N R103W, T134N R101W, T134N R 102W, T134N R103W, T134N R104W, T133N R102W, T133N R103W, T133N R104W
Hanson Trail Completed
Decision Memo · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 7/8/2019
Near Maah Daah Hey trail marker 119. Section 2, T145N, R100W, 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota. · McKenzie, North Dakota

McKenzie Ranger District proposes to build a trail to the Hanson Overlook Interpretive site. The trail construction would include 113 feet of out sloped cut trail, 119 feet of gravel surfacing, and 5 sets of wooden stairs.

Recreation management
Scoping Start
06/17/2019
Decision
06/2019 (Estimated)
Implementation
07/2019 (Estimated)
Project documents
Debbie Riely · debbie.riely@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (1), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(1)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityTrail Management
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 2, T145N, R100W, 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota.
Environmental Assessment · Dakota Prairie Grasslands All Units · updated 6/25/2019
Southeastern portion of McKenzie Ranger District, Little Missouri National Grassland · McKenzie, North Dakota

Oil and gas well and associated infrastructure

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
10/26/2018
Comment Period
10/26/2018
Objection Period Start
03/28/2019
Decision
05/2019 (Estimated)
Implementation
05/2019 (Estimated)
Project documents
Justin Hartel · jhartel@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations; Natural Gas; Oil
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT147N, R98W, Lot 3 (SWSE) Section 35.
Environmental Assessment · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 5/15/2019
T153N, R95W, Section 2, 3, 11; T153N, R96W, Section 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10; T153N, R97W, Section 1; T154N, R95W, Section 34; T154N, R96W, Section 31, 32, 33; T154N, R97W, Section 36, McKenzie County, ND · McKenzie, North Dakota

Construction of a 6-inch steel crude oil gathering pipeline from Tobacco Garden to North Charlson.

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
07/06/2018
Comment Period
07/06/2018
Decision
04/2019 (Estimated)
Implementation
04/2019 (Estimated)
Project documents
Kim Grotte · kgrotte@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 5/3/2019
Sections 1 and 13, T148N, R104W, and Sections 6 and 18, T148N, R103W, 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota. · McKenzie, North Dakota

Reservation Telephone Cooperative proposes to construct, operate, and maintain a fiber optic cable to three private residences following along NFSR #893, approximately 2 miles in length and 20 feet in width (4.85 acres).

Special use management
Scoping Start
09/26/2018
Decision
05/2019 (Estimated)
Implementation
05/2019 (Estimated)
Project documents
Lee Blaschke · lblaschke@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSections 1 and 13, T148N, R104W, and Sections 6 and 18, T148N, R103W, 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota.
Decision Memo · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 5/3/2019
SWSE Section 15, T.153N., R96W., 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota · McKenzie, North Dakota

XTO Energy, Inc. proposes to construct an access road and utility corridor to the Harley Federal 44X-15 well pad located on private land.

Special use management
Scoping Start
07/16/2018
Comment Period
07/16/2018
Decision
05/2019 (Estimated)
Implementation
05/2019 (Estimated)
Project documents
Lee Blaschke · lblaschke@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSWSE Section 15, T.153N., R.96W., 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota
Environmental Assessment · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 4/8/2019
McKenzie Ranger District Tobacco Gardens area south of Lake Sakakawea. · McKenzie, North Dakota

Construction of approximately 9.7 miles of 8-inch high-pressure pipeline constructed of carbon steel to gather crude oil production.

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
04/30/2018
Comment Period
04/30/2018
Decision
04/2019 (Estimated)
Implementation
05/2019 (Estimated)
Project documents
Kim Grotte · kgrotte@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityFacility Improvements/Construction; Oil
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT153N R97W Section 1, R96W Sections 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, R95W Sections 7, 18.
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 3/19/2019
SE1/4SW1/4 of Section 35, T143N, R103W, Golden Valley County, North Dakota · Golden Valley, North Dakota

NP Resources, LLC (NP) proposes to construct a single well pad, which would contain three well bores and related production facilities, and construct approximately 255 feet of new road for access onto the well pad.

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
02/22/2019
Decision
03/2019 (Estimated)
Implementation
06/2019 (Estimated)
Project documents
Jason Dekker · jdekker@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSE1/4SW1/4 of Section 35, T143N, R103W, Golden Valley County, North Dakota
Environmental Assessment · Medora Ranger District · updated 2/13/2019
Starts north of Fryburg and leaves Forest Service land 12 miles east of Golva, North Dakota · Billings; Golden Valley, North Dakota

Construct approximately 10 miles of 16-inch steel crude pipeline in various sections, T138-140N, R100-103W, Billings and Golden Valley counties, North Dakota.

Minerals and geologySpecial use management
Scoping Start
06/15/2016
Comment Period
06/15/2016
Objection Period Start
03/2019 (Estimated)
Decision
05/2019 (Estimated)
Implementation
05/2019 (Estimated)
Project documents
Cathy Walsh · cewalsh@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations; Oil
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionS 23-24, 27, 29-30, T138N, R102W, Golden Valley Co.; S 1, 11, 15, 18, T138N, R101W; S 13-14-15 & 18, T138N, R102W; S 5, T138N, R100W; S 33, T139N, R100W, S 33, T140N, R100W; Billings Co.
Decision Memo · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 1/10/2019
SESW Section 20, T.153., R.96W., 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota · McKenzie, North Dakota

Whiting Oil and Gas proposes to drill six oil and gas wells in SESW Section 20, T.153N., R.96W., 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota.

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
09/10/2018
Decision
01/2019 (Estimated)
Implementation
01/2019 (Estimated)
Project documents
Brian Schwartz · bgschwartz@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSESW Section 20, T.153N., R.96W., 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota
Decision Memo · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 12/14/2018
NENE Section 29, T.149N., R.97W., 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota · McKenzie, North Dakota

The existing XTO Mandal/Hovet Federal 41X-29 multi-well pad will be expanded by approximately 3.5 acres to accommodate the addition of ten oil and gas wells and related facilities.

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
05/16/2018
Comment Period
05/16/2018
Decision
12/2018 (Estimated)
Implementation
12/2018 (Estimated)
Project documents
Justin Hartel · jhartel@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.3 (3)
Special AuthorityOil & Gas - Sec. 390, Energy Policy Act Of 2005 (Sec 390)
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNENE Section 29, T.149N., R.97W., 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota
Environmental Assessment · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 10/31/2018
Pastures 3 & 5 on the McKenzie Ranger District, Dakota Prairie Grasslands, McKenzie County, North Dakota. · McKenzie, North Dakota

The proposal is to continue to authorize livestock grazing as a management tool on 32 allotments within Pastures 3 and 5 on the McKenzie RD, Dakota Prairie Grasslands. It is designed to maintain or improve vegetation and other ecosystem functions.

Wildlife, fish, rare plantsVegetation management (other than forest products)Grazing managementWatershed management
Scoping Start
04/26/2016
Comment Period
04/30/2018
Objection Period Start
08/20/2018
Decision
10/2018 (Estimated)
Implementation
10/2018 (Estimated)
Project documents
Kyle Dalzell · kpdalzell@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityGrazing, Rescissions Act Of 1995
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityGrazing Allotment Management; Grazing Authorizations; Species Habitat Improvements; Noxious Weed Treatments; Species Population Enhancements; Rangeland Vegetation Improvements; Grazing Structural Improvements; Watershed Improvements
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 9/24/2018
Medora Ranger District of the Little Missouri National Grassland west of the Little Missouri in Golden Valley County, ND. · Golden Valley, North Dakota

Installation of electrical power installation to support livestock grazing in Allotment 153 in Golden Valley County, ND.

Grazing management
Scoping Start
04/24/2018
Decision
08/2018 (Estimated)
Implementation
08/2018 (Estimated)
Project documents
David Hancock · davidhancock@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (9), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(9)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityGrazing Structural Improvements
Allotment 153 Installation of Electrical Power LineDecision Signed Date: 08/10/2018
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT143N R103W Sections 11 and 12
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 9/24/2018
Allotment 325 of the Horse Creek Grazing Association north of Marmarth, ND. · Slope, North Dakota

The Horse Creek Cooperative Grazing Association has proposed to construct two additional range water pipelines with stock tanks coming off of the well located in the NE 1/4 NW 1/4 of Section 2, T134N, R106W.

Grazing management
Scoping Start
08/10/2018
Decision
09/2018 (Estimated)
Implementation
09/2018 (Estimated)
Project documents
Nickole Dahl · ndahl@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (9), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(9)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityGrazing Structural Improvements
Allotment 325 Pipeline SystemDecision Signed Date: 09/11/2018
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNE 1/4 NW 1/4 of Section 2, T134N, R106W
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 9/11/2018
Little Missouri National Grassland, Medora Ranger District, West of Amidon, ND. · Slope, North Dakota

Proposed range water pipeline and livestock tank system to support livestock grazing in Allotment 054 in Slope County, ND.

Grazing management
Scoping Start
04/23/2018
Decision
09/2018 (Estimated)
Implementation
09/2018 (Estimated)
Project documents
George Fox · georgefox@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (9), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(9)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityGrazing Structural Improvements
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT135N R103W Section 18
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 9/11/2018
Medora Ranger District of the Little Missouri National Grassland in Golden Valley County, ND. southwest of Medora, ND. · Golden Valley, North Dakota

Installation of range water pipeline and stock tanks in Golden Valley County, ND.

Grazing management
Scoping Start
04/24/2018
Decision
09/2018 (Estimated)
Implementation
09/2018 (Estimated)
Project documents
David Hancock · davidhancock@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (9), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(9)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityGrazing Structural Improvements
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT137N R103W Sections 31, 32, and 33
Decision Memo · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 9/7/2018
NWNW Section 10, T.153N., R.96W., 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota · McKenzie, North Dakota

Newfield proposes to drill 3 oil and gas wells from the existing Pittsburgh 1-3H well pad. The proposal would take this well pad back to its original disturbed area to accommodate the addition of 3 oil and gas wells and related production facilities.

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
07/03/2018
Decision
09/2018 (Estimated)
Implementation
09/2018 (Estimated)
Project documents
Justin Hartel · jhartel@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.3 (3)
Special AuthorityOil & Gas - Sec. 390, Energy Policy Act Of 2005 (Sec 390)
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNWNW Section 10, T.153N., R.96W., 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 8/22/2018
Little Missouri National Grassland, Medora Ranger District, West of Amidon, ND · Slope, North Dakota

Proposed range water pipeline and livestock tank system to support livestock grazing in Allotment 076 in Slope County, ND.

Grazing management
Scoping Start
04/23/2018
Decision
08/2018 (Estimated)
Implementation
08/2018 (Estimated)
Project documents
George Fox · georgefox@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (9), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(9)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityGrazing Structural Improvements
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT133N R104W Section 6
Environmental Assessment · Dakota Prairie Grasslands All Units · updated 8/9/2018
Sections 6, 7, and 18, T.153N., R.94W., Sections 1 and 12, T.153N., R.95W., and Section 31, T.154N., R.95W., all within the 5th PM, McKenzie Co, North Dakota. · McKenzie, North Dakota

The purpose for this facility is to distribute water for oil field exploration and development. Disturbance would be about 10.2 acres during construction but be about 0.3 acres for operation and maintenance following interim reclamation.

Special use management
Scoping Start
05/30/2014
Comment Period
05/30/2014
Decision
11/2015 (Estimated)
Implementation
12/2014 (Estimated)
Project documents
Jeff Ingalls · jingalls@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Charlson Industrial Water Supply-Intake FacilitiesDecision Signed Date: 11/03/2014
Charlson Industrial Water Supply Pipeline RouteDecision Signed Date: 11/19/2015
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Environmental Assessment · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 8/9/2018
Approximately 30 air miles northeast of Watford City, ND. Located within the Charlson and Elm Tree Oil Fields. · McKenzie, North Dakota

The Forest Service is proposing to approve necessary surface use associated with Petro Hunt, LLC and Continental Resources, Inc. proposal to drill, complete, and produce an oil well on their Federal oil and gas lease consistent with current laws.

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
08/21/2013
Comment Period
08/21/2013
Decision
10/2015 (Estimated)
Implementation
11/2015 (Estimated)
Project documents
Justin Hartel · jhartel@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityOil
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSec. 17, T153N., R94W., Sec. 8, T153N., R94W., Sec. 31, T154N., R94W., 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota.
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 8/9/2018
NESE of Section 23, T144N, R102W, Billings County, North Dakota · Billings, North Dakota

Allow SM Energy to exercise its right to develop its federal mineral lease by constructing an oil well pad and access road to allow it to drill a well and produce hydrocarbons.

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
12/16/2014
Decision
12/2015 (Estimated)
Implementation
10/2016 (Estimated)
Project documents
Roy Swalling · royoswalling@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations; Road Improvements/Construction
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNE1/4 SE1/4 Section 23, T144N, R102W
Environmental Assessment · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 8/9/2018
Approximately 20 southwest of Watford City, ND · McKenzie, North Dakota

The proposal includes access roads, underground electric and fiber optic lines, and saltwater, oil, fresh water, and gas pipelines, and any utilities or pipelines that may be necessary for production.

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
07/05/2014
Comment Period
07/08/2014
Decision
08/2015 (Estimated)
Implementation
08/2015 (Estimated)
Project documents
Heidi Hoppman · heidimhoppman@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
True Federal 11-1 1-6H, 11-4 4-9H, 13-31 31-32H, 14-30 30-29H, 43-42 and...Decision Signed Date: 08/18/2015
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT.147N., R.101W., and T.148N., R.101W., 5th Principal Meridian, McKenzie County, North Dakota.
Environmental Assessment · Dakota Prairie Grasslands All Units · updated 7/9/2018
Northeastern McKenzie County · McKenzie, North Dakota

Master Development plan would authorize agencies to approve ten well pad expansions or new pads and authorize 54 wells to facilitate development of federal and private minerals for Petro-Hunt, Continental Resources and Slawson Exploration Company.

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
04/28/2016
Comment Period
04/28/2016
Objection Period Start
04/27/2018
Decision
06/2018 (Estimated)
Implementation
08/2018 (Estimated)
Project documents
Cale Bickerdyke · cebickerdyke@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityOil & Gas - Sec. 390, Energy Policy Act Of 2005 (Sec 390); Forest Service Energy Implementation Plan
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT. 153N, R. 93W, Sections 31-32, T. 153N, R. 94W, Sections 10, 14-15 and T. 153N, R. 95W, Section 11
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 5/11/2018
Deep Creek area of the Medora Ranger District · Slope, North Dakota

The project proposes to thin ponderosa pine stands in Slope County, ND to reduce fuels and retain the health of the residual stand of pines.

Vegetation management (other than forest products)Fuels management
Scoping Start
03/09/2018
Decision
05/2018 (Estimated)
Implementation
05/2018 (Estimated)
Project documents
Jack Dahl · jdahl@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT135N R102W, portions of Sections 2, 3, 4; T136N R102W, all or portions of Sections 10, 22, 27, 28, 29, 31; T136N R103W, portions of Section 27.
Decision Memo · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 4/23/2018
South of Lake Sakakawea · McKenzie, North Dakota

Petro-Hunt LLC proposes to drill four oil and gas wells from an existing well pad located in McKenzie County, ND.

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
05/08/2017
Decision
04/2018 (Estimated)
Implementation
04/2018 (Estimated)
Project documents
Cale Bickerdyke · cebickerdyke@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.3 (3)
Special AuthorityOil & Gas - Sec. 390, Energy Policy Act Of 2005 (Sec 390)
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSESW Section 34, T154N R95W, 5th PM, McKenzie County, ND
Decision Memo · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 4/23/2018
Near Charbonneau, ND · McKenzie, North Dakota

Whiting Oil and Gas Corporation (Whiting) is proposing to drill three oil and gas wells from the existing USA Federal 6B-2-1H well pad.

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
04/21/2017
Decision
04/2018 (Estimated)
Implementation
04/2018 (Estimated)
Project documents
Cale Bickerdyke · cebickerdyke@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.3 (3)
Special AuthorityOil & Gas - Sec. 390, Energy Policy Act Of 2005 (Sec 390)
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
Whiting Oil and Gas Corporation USA Federal 6B-1H and 2H Oil and Gas WellsDecision Signed Date: 04/19/2018
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionLot 4 Section 6, T150N, R102W, 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota
Environmental Impact Statement · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 4/4/2018
Northeast area of both McKenzie County and McKenzie Ranger District. · McKenzie, North Dakota

Update allotment management plans for pastures 12, 13 and 14.

Grazing management
NOI in Federal Register
08/10/2004
DEIS NOA in Federal Register
07/08/2005
FEIS NOA in Federal Register
09/26/2007
Decision
09/2007 (Estimated)
Implementation
04/2008 (Estimated)
Project documents
Libby Knotts · lknotts@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityGrazing, Rescissions Act Of 1995
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityGrazing Allotment Management
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT151N R97W, T151N R95W, T152N R97W, T153N R93, 94, 95 96 97W, T154N R94, 95, 96W
Decision Memo · Sheyenne Ranger District · updated 3/30/2018
East Sheyenne, S Brown Allotment · Ransom, North Dakota

The DPG Sheyenne Ranger District plans to relocate a water development in the S Brown Allotment. The current water development is in an inaccessible location during average to high precipitation periods.

Grazing management
Scoping Start
09/28/2017
Decision
03/2018 (Estimated)
Implementation
08/2018 (Estimated)
Project documents
Stacy Swenson · slswenson@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (9), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(9)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityGrazing Structural Improvements
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsSheyenne Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionN 1/2 NW 1/4 of Section 12, T133N R53W
Cherry Creek Completed
Environmental Assessment · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 3/21/2018
T 149N, R 96 &97N · McKenzie, North Dakota

XTO, Burlington and Slawson submitted proposals for new pad development and expansions of existing pads in the Cherry Creek Area. This proposal allows the companies to develop their federal minerals through the development of these wells.

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
07/08/2016
Comment Period
07/08/2016
Objection Period Start
01/27/2018
Decision
03/2018 (Estimated)
Implementation
03/2018 (Estimated)
Project documents
Heidi Hoppman · heidimhoppman@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations; Road Maintenance
Cherry Creek Development Plan Oil and Gas Wells, Access Roads and UtilitiesDecision Signed Date: 03/21/2018
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 2/26/2018
Maah Daah Hey Trail, McKenzie County, ND · McKenzie, North Dakota

This project includes construction of 2,970 feet of new trail due to relocation of a portion of trail damaged by a landslide. The previous route will be abandoned.

Recreation management
Scoping Start
12/12/2017
Decision
02/2018 (Estimated)
Implementation
06/2018 (Estimated)
Project documents
Gregory Morel · gsmorel@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (1), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(1)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityTrail Management
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Environmental Assessment · Medora Ranger District · updated 11/22/2017
This project would be located approximately 14 miles South of Medora, ND. · Billings, North Dakota

Southwestern Production Corporation proposes to construct five new well pads, housing one well each, within the Tracy Mountain Oil Field in Billings County, North Dakota.

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
02/09/2017
Comment Period
02/09/2017
Objection Period Start
10/02/2017
Decision
11/2017 (Estimated)
Implementation
12/2017 (Estimated)
Project documents
Curtis Decker · cdecker@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations; Natural Gas; Oil
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT138N R102W Sections 21, 22, 23, and 27, Billings County, ND
Environmental Assessment · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 11/9/2017
McKenzie County, North Dakota · McKenzie, North Dakota

Construction of rural water pipeline by McKenzie County for approximately 11 miles.

Special use management
Scoping Start
07/11/2016
Comment Period
07/11/2016
Objection Period Start
08/26/2017
Decision
10/2017 (Estimated)
Implementation
10/2017 (Estimated)
Project documents
Lee Blaschke · lblaschke@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT153N R96W Sections 5, 6; T153N R97W Sections 1, 12, 13; T148N R102W Section 10; T148N R103W Sections 4, 5, 6, 9; T149N R103W Sections 19, 29, 32, 33, 34, 5th PM, McKenzie County, ND.
Decision Memo · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 10/31/2017
NENE Section 9, T.153N., R.95W., 5th PM · McKenzie, North Dakota

Petro-Hunt, LLC proposes to drill two oil and gas wells from an existing pad. The pad will be expanded to its original 460' X 350' existing disturbance. Gas pipeline exists on the pad; gathering line would be constructed in disturbed area of pad.

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
06/22/2017
Decision
10/2017 (Estimated)
Implementation
11/2017 (Estimated)
Project documents
Cale Bickerdyke · cebickerdyke@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.3 (3)
Special AuthorityOil & Gas - Sec. 390, Energy Policy Act Of 2005 (Sec 390)
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
Petro-Hunt LLC USA 153-95-9A-4-1HS & USA 153-95-9A-15-1HS Oil and Gas WellsDecision Signed Date: 10/31/2017
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNENE Section 9, T.153N., R.95W., 5th PM
Decision Memo · Grand River Ranger District · updated 8/18/2017
Grand River Ranger District in the vicinity of the North Fork of the Grand River · Perkins, South Dakota

Grand Electric Cooperative would construct 4,000 feet of underground power line on the Grand River National Grassland in SW Section 8 and NW Section 17, T22N, R11E, Black Hills Meridian, Perkins County, South Dakota.

Special use management
Scoping Start
03/24/2017
Decision
08/2017 (Estimated)
Implementation
08/2017 (Estimated)
Project documents
Mary Haase · mhaase@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsGrand River Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSW Section 8 and NW Section 17, T22N, R11W, Black Hills Meridian, Perkins County, South Dakota
Environmental Assessment · Sheyenne Ranger District · updated 8/11/2017
Project area is the southwest corner of the Sheyenne National Grassland · Ransom; Richland, North Dakota

The project includes grazing, prescribed burning, mowing, removing invasive trees, reseeding/interseeding, mechanical treatments, herbicide treatment, installation of range improvements as activities to move towards meeting grassland plan direction.

Watershed managementGrazing managementVegetation management (other than forest products)
Scoping Start
04/07/2017
Comment Period
04/07/2017
Objection Period Start
06/20/2017
Decision
08/2017 (Estimated)
Implementation
03/2018 (Estimated)
Project documents
Bernadette Braun · bbraun@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityGrazing, Rescissions Act Of 1995
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityGrazing Allotment Management; Grazing Authorizations; Species Habitat Improvements; Rangeland Vegetation Improvements; Grazing Structural Improvements; Watershed Improvements
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsSheyenne Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 7/20/2017
Allotment 513, Pasture 9 · McKenzie, North Dakota

Relocating two existing stock tanks and rerouting approximately 9,000 feet of range water pipeline to an accessible route in allotment 513 of pasture 9

Grazing management
Scoping Start
06/15/2017
Decision
06/2017 (Estimated)
Implementation
07/2017 (Estimated)
Project documents
Kyle Dalzell · kpdalzell@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (9), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(9)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityGrazing Structural Improvements
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNWSE Section 3 and SWNW Section 2, T149N, R97W, McKenzie County, ND
Decision Memo · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 7/20/2017
Pasture 7 Allotments 2 and 3 · McKenzie, North Dakota

Range water developments are proposed in Pasture 7, McKenzie Ranger District, McKenzie County, ND.

Grazing management
Scoping Start
04/03/2017
Decision
06/2017 (Estimated)
Implementation
09/2017 (Estimated)
Project documents
Lauren Klempel · lklempel@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (9), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(9); 32.2 (18), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(18)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityGrazing Allotment Management
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 7, T146N, R100W; Sections 2 and 12, T146N, R101W; Sections 27, 28, and 33, T146N, R101W; Sections 5 and 8, T145N, R100W; McKenzie County, ND
Decision Memo · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 7/20/2017
McKenzie County, ND · McKenzie, North Dakota

The project would drill two oil and gas wells from an existing pad.

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
03/30/2017
Decision
07/2017 (Estimated)
Implementation
09/2017 (Estimated)
Project documents
Cale Bickerdyke · cebickerdyke@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.3 (3)
Special AuthorityOil & Gas - Sec. 390, Energy Policy Act Of 2005 (Sec 390)
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityNatural Gas; Oil
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSESE Section 3, T153N R95W, 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota
Decision Memo · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 7/19/2017
T153N R96W SWSE of Section 23, 5th PM, McKenzie County ND · McKenzie, North Dakota

Newfield Production Company proposes to drill five oil and gas wells using an existing access road and well pad in McKenzie County, North Dakota.

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
02/08/2017
Decision
06/2017 (Estimated)
Implementation
07/2017 (Estimated)
Project documents
Brian Schwartz · bgschwartz@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations; Natural Gas
Newfield Sand Creek Federal 153-96-23-14-4H MWP Well Proposal and UtilitiesDecision Signed Date: 06/29/2017
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT153N R96W SWSE Section 23 5th PM, McKenzie County, ND
Environmental Assessment · Medora Ranger District · updated 7/19/2017
Approximately five miles northwest of Belfield, ND · Billings, North Dakota

Whiting Oil and Gas Corp. proposes to construct three new pad developments, housing seven wells, within the Park Oil Field in Billings County, ND. This proposal will allow Whiting to develop its federal and private minerals.

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
06/02/2016
Comment Period
06/02/2016
Objection Period Start
02/27/2017
Decision
04/2017 (Estimated)
Implementation
05/2017 (Estimated)
Project documents
Jason Dekker · jdekker@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations; Oil
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSWSW and SESW of Section 12 and NENE of Section 15 T140N, R100W, Billings County, ND
Environmental Assessment · Dakota Prairie Grasslands All Units · updated 2/27/2017
Approximately 40 miles southwest of Watford City, ND · McKenzie, North Dakota

Peregrine Petroleum is proposing to construct three wells on one well pad in Section 9, T.146N., R.102W., 5th Principal Meridian, McKenzie County, North Dakota. This project is a private mineral estate and is located in the Red Wing Creek area.

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
10/31/2015
Comment Period
10/31/2015
03/17/2016
Decision
03/2016 (Estimated)
Implementation
06/2017 (Estimated)
Project documents
Heidi Hoppman · heidimhoppman@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityOil & Gas - Sec. 390, Energy Policy Act Of 2005 (Sec 390); Forest Service Energy Implementation Plan
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations; Natural Gas; Oil; Road Improvements/Construction
Peregrine Petroleum Burlington Fee 9-16Decision Signed Date: 03/17/2016
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionBurlington Fee 9-16, NWNW Section 9, T.146N., R.102W., 5th Principal Meridian
Environmental Assessment · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 2/27/2017
Drilling activities would be in the Bear Den Oil Field · McKenzie, North Dakota

SM Energy proposes an expansion of an existing pad, where the Bear Den Federal 4-30H well is located, and the creation of a new pad to drill a total of eight oil and gas wells within the Bear Den Oil field.

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
07/10/2015
Comment Period
07/10/2015
10/31/2016
Objection Period Start
10/31/2016
Decision
12/2016 (Estimated)
Implementation
06/2017 (Estimated)
Project documents
Heidi Hoppman · heidimhoppman@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations; Road Improvements/Construction
Bear Den 4X-30 Oil and Gas Wells, Access Roads, and UtilitiesDecision Signed Date: 12/23/2016
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionPad expansion would be from NWNW Section 30 to SWSW Section 19 T149N, R95W. New pad would be on NWNW Section 30, T149N, R95W.
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 1/31/2017
4.25 miles northwest of Rhame, North Dakota · Slope, North Dakota

Slope County, with ND DOT, proposes a roadway reconstruction of aggregate surfacing and culvert replacements on CMC 4417, aka West Rhame Road, to provide a 32-foot wide driving surface. The project crosses 1.5 miles of National Forest Service land.

Road management
Scoping Start
12/10/2015
Decision
01/2017 (Estimated)
Implementation
04/2017 (Estimated)
Project documents
Martina Thornton · mthornton@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.12 (4), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(4)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityRoad Maintenance
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSections 11 and 14, T133N, R104W
Decision Memo · Dakota Prairie Grasslands All Units · updated 1/26/2017
South of County Road 10 and County Road 34 in McKenzie County, North Dakota. · McKenzie, North Dakota

To issue a special use permit to McKenzie Electric for construction, operation and maintenance of 5,091 feet of three phase line along County Road 10 and 3,818 feet of three phase line along County Road 34.

Special use management
Scoping Start
08/13/2015
Decision
10/2015 (Estimated)
Implementation
11/2015 (Estimated)
Project documents
Christina Henderson · christinachenderson@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (2), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(2)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Dakota Prairie Grasslands All Units · updated 1/26/2017
Northern McKenzie Ranger District along roads, 869, 1806, Hwy 85, and 829. · McKenzie, North Dakota

This permit would authorize the installation of a fiber optic line replacing existing copper telephone line along with some new line installation on National Forest System (NFS) lands on the McKenzie Ranger District, McKenzie County, North Dakota

Special use management
Scoping Start
08/18/2015
Decision
10/2015 (Estimated)
Implementation
10/2015 (Estimated)
Project documents
Christina Henderson · christinachenderson@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (2), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(2)
Special AuthorityNepa Document Prepared By Another Federal Agency
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Reservation Telephone Cooperative Proposed Telephone Line Upgrade Special Use Permit ProjectDecision Signed Date: 10/23/2015
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Grand River Ranger District · updated 1/25/2017
Along County Road 4 in Perkins County, SD. · Perkins, South Dakota

Bury fiber optic telecommunications line.

Special use management
Scoping Start
07/08/2015
Decision
08/2015 (Estimated)
Implementation
09/2015 (Estimated)
Project documents
Mary Haase · mhaase@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (2), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(2)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsGrand River Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNE Section 25, T19N, R14E.
Decision Memo · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 11/29/2016
Allotment 361 in Pasture 3, Allotment 3 (ADP 361) · McKenzie, North Dakota

The project would remove an existing cross fence and construct a 13,700-foot cross fence within Pasture 3 - Allotment 3 (ADP 361).

Grazing management
Scoping Start
05/12/2016
Decision
07/2016 (Estimated)
Implementation
07/2016 (Estimated)
Project documents
Kyle Dalzell · kpdalzell@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (9), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(9)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityGrazing Allotment Management
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSections 17, 20, and 21 in T147N, R104W, McKenzie County, North Dakota
Decision Memo · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 11/29/2016
Allotment 372 · McKenzie, North Dakota

The project would construct a fence line along County Road 38 in Sections 23, T147N, R103W. Construction includes the installation of a 7,150 foot fence line.

Grazing management
Scoping Start
09/18/2015
Decision
10/2015 (Estimated)
Implementation
10/2015 (Estimated)
Project documents
Lauren Klempel · lklempel@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (9), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(9)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityGrazing Allotment Management
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 23, T147N, R103W McKenzie County, North Dakota
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 11/7/2016
Billings County, ND · Billings, North Dakota

Drill a range water well, install a buried range water pipeline, and install two range water livestock tanks.

Grazing management
Scoping Start
05/25/2016
Decision
11/2016 (Estimated)
Implementation
11/2016 (Estimated)
Project documents
David Hancock · davidhancock@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (9), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(9)
Special AuthorityGrazing, Rescissions Act Of 1995
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityGrazing Allotment Management
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSW1/4 SW1/4 Section 8, T138N, R100W
Decision Memo · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 11/2/2016
33 miles southwest of Watford City, ND · McKenzie, North Dakota

The Forest Service proposes to approve surface use associated with XTO Energy Incorporated exercising their Federal lease rights to drill, complete, and produce an oil and gas well consistent with current law and regulation.

Special use managementMinerals and geology
Scoping Start
02/09/2010
Decision
05/2015 (Estimated)
Implementation
06/2015 (Estimated)
Project documents
Justin Hartel · jhartel@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.3 (3)
Special AuthorityOil & Gas - Sec. 390, Energy Policy Act Of 2005 (Sec 390)
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations; Natural Gas; Oil
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSWNE Section 20, Twp 148N, Rng 104W
Decision Memo · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 11/1/2016
From Keene, travel north on Highway 23 for 3 miles to an intersection and then continue north on County Road #55 for 8.3 miles and then west on NFSR #869 to where the access road. · McKenzie, North Dakota

Petro-Hunt L.L.B. seeks to drill three new oil and gas wells on an existing 153-95-18B well pad to exercise its right to develop federal oil and gas leases according to the terms of the lease.

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
08/04/2015
Decision
10/2016 (Estimated)
Implementation
10/2016 (Estimated)
Project documents
Cale Bickerdyke · cebickerdyke@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.3 (3)
Special AuthorityOil & Gas - Sec. 390, Energy Policy Act Of 2005 (Sec 390)
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
Petro-Hunt LLC USA 135-96-13A-24-1HS, 7H, 153-96-12D-1-HS and 153-95-18B-4HDecision Signed Date: 10/19/2016
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 18, T153N, R95W
Decision Memo · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 10/28/2016
Tobacco Gardens area of the McKenzie Ranger District · McKenzie, North Dakota

McKenzie Electric Cooperative will replace existing and add new buried power line for approximately 3.5 miles.

Special use management
Scoping Start
08/29/2016
Decision
10/2016 (Estimated)
Implementation
10/2016 (Estimated)
Project documents
Lee Blaschke · lblaschke@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (2), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(2)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityElectric Transmission; Special Use Authorizations
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT153N R97W Sections 1, 12, 13, 14; T153N R96W Sections 5, 6; T154N R96W Section 31
Decision Memo · Dakota Prairie Grasslands All Units · updated 10/19/2016
The geotechnical investigation is proposed in sections 21, 25, and 35, T.145N, R98.W, Section 18, T.147N., R98W., and sections 13 and 24, T.147N., R99W., 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota. · McKenzie, North Dakota

The geotechnical investigation would drill 12 boreholes with a max. borehole diameter of 6 in. and varying from 30-40 ft using an all-terrain rig with a footprint of approx. 210 sq feet. This investigation is needed to determine soil characteristics.

Special use management
Scoping Start
05/15/2014
Decision
08/2014 (Estimated)
Implementation
09/2014 (Estimated)
Project documents
Jeff Ingalls · jingalls@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(8)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 10/19/2016
Section 20, T147N, R103W, 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota · McKenzie, North Dakota

The project consists of constructing two 17.4 MVAR capacitor banks on a roughly rectangular parcel immediately adjacent to the existing Gap Substation. The area permitted for the substation addition is approximately 4.40 acres.

Special use management
Scoping Start
08/14/2012
Decision
07/2014 (Estimated)
Implementation
10/2014 (Estimated)
Project documents
Jeff Ingalls · jingalls@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 9/26/2016
SW 1/4 Section 18, T136N, R104W to NE 1/4 Section 13, T136N, R105W · Billings, North Dakota

Drill a range water well and install a range water livestock tank, with an alternate 4,300 feet range water pipeline instead of well to connect livestock tank with existing water source.

Grazing management
Scoping Start
05/25/2016
Decision
09/2016 (Estimated)
Implementation
09/2016 (Estimated)
Project documents
Nickole Dahl · ndahl@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (9), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(9)
Special AuthorityGrazing, Rescissions Act Of 1995
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityGrazing Allotment Management
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 9/26/2016
Golden Valley County, ND · Golden Valley, North Dakota

Install a buried range water pipeline connected to an existing water source, and install two range water livestock tanks. After complete, will rehabilitate reservoir.

Grazing management
Scoping Start
05/25/2016
Decision
09/2016 (Estimated)
Implementation
09/2016 (Estimated)
Project documents
Donna Fouts · dvfouts@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (9), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(9)
Special AuthorityGrazing, Rescissions Act Of 1995
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityGrazing Allotment Management
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSW1/4 NE1/4 Section 5, T136N, R106W
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 9/26/2016
Billings County, ND · Golden Valley, North Dakota

Installing a buried range water pipeline, connecting to an existing water source, and installing a range water livestock tank.

Grazing management
Scoping Start
05/25/2016
Decision
09/2016 (Estimated)
Implementation
09/2016 (Estimated)
Project documents
Chris Fox · cfox@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (9), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(9)
Special AuthorityGrazing, Rescissions Act Of 1995
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityGrazing Allotment Management
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSW1/4 NE1/4 Section 33, T140N, R100W
Decision Memo · Dakota Prairie Grasslands All Units · updated 8/19/2016
Grand Electric lines are located in various locations in Perkins County on Grand River National Grassland. Moreau-Grand line is located in Corson County on Grand River National Grassland. · Corson; Perkins, South Dakota

Bury electric lines in various locations on the Grand River National Grassland.

Special use management
Scoping Start
05/09/2014
Decision
09/2014 (Estimated)
Implementation
05/2016 (Estimated)
Project documents
Mary Haase · mhaase@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (2), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(2)
Special AuthorityNepa Document Prepared By Another Federal Agency
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsGrand River Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Dakota Prairie Grasslands All Units · updated 8/18/2016
Dakota Prairie Grasslands · Billings; Golden Valley; Grant; McKenzie; Ransom; Richland; Sioux; Slope; Corson; Perkins; Ziebach, North Dakota; South Dakota

The DPG has begun a process to realign its LRMP with the 2012 Final Planning Rule (see: 36 Code of Federal Regulations 219). In particular, the DPG will address the purpose of the monitoring plan program set forth in 36 CFR 219.12(a)(1).

Land management planning
Scoping Start
05/10/2016
Comment Period
05/10/2016
Decision
08/2016 (Estimated)
Implementation
08/2016 (Estimated)
Project documents
Robert Swithers · robertsswithers@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (16), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(16)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation219 (2012)
Project ActivityPlan Amendment
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsDakota Prairie Grasslands All Units
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 7/13/2016
NWNE Section 1, T153N, R95W, 5th PM · McKenzie, North Dakota

Petro-Hunt L.L.C. seeks to drill four new oil and gas wells on an existing 153-95-1A-7-2H well pad to exercise its right to develop federal oil and gas leases according to the terms of the lease.

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
07/27/2015
Decision
07/2016 (Estimated)
Implementation
08/2016 (Estimated)
Project documents
Cale Bickerdyke · cebickerdyke@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.3 (3)
Special AuthorityOil & Gas - Sec. 390, Energy Policy Act Of 2005 (Sec 390)
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityElectric Transmission; Special Use Authorizations; Minerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
Petro-Hunt, LLC USA 153-95-1A-7-3H, 4H, 5H and 6H Well Proposals and UtilitiesDecision Signed Date: 07/12/2016
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 1, T153N, R95W
Decision Memo · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 7/13/2016
SWNW Section 1, T153N, R95W, 5th PM, McKenzie County · McKenzie, North Dakota

Petro Hunt L.L.C. seeks to drill four new oil and gas wells on an existing 153-95-1B-7-3H well pad to exercise its right to develop federal oil and gas leases according to the terms of the lease.

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
07/27/2015
Decision
07/2016 (Estimated)
Implementation
10/2016 (Estimated)
Project documents
Cale Bickerdyke · cebickerdyke@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.3 (3)
Special AuthorityOil & Gas - Sec. 390, Energy Policy Act Of 2005 (Sec 390)
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityElectric Transmission; Special Use Authorizations; Minerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
Petro-Hunt, LLC USA 153-95-1B-7-4H, 5H, 6H and 7H Well Proposals and UtilitiesDecision Signed Date: 07/12/2016
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 1, T153N, R95W
2016 Hay Permit Cancelled
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 7/7/2016
Approximately 27 acres of Allotment 045 along the northern section line of Section 2, T143N, R 100W · Slope, North Dakota

Haying on 27 acres of Allotment 045 for the purpose of removing stagnant, non-productive grasses which are affecting production of vegetation. Project canceled due to hay crop ruined by storm.

Grazing management
Scoping Start
06/13/2016
Decision
07/2016 (Estimated)
Implementation
07/2016 (Estimated)
Project documents
Nickole Dahl · ndahl@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.12 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(8)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityGrazing Allotment Management
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 2, T143N, R100W
Decision Memo · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 6/9/2016
Approximately 20 air miles northeast of Watford City, ND. · McKenzie, North Dakota

Newfield Production Company plans to drill four new oil and gas wells on the existing Sand Creek Federal 1-27HA well pad in order to exercise their right to develop federal oil and gas leases in accordance with the terms of the lease.

Road managementMinerals and geology
Scoping Start
02/08/2016
Decision
05/2016 (Estimated)
Implementation
06/2016 (Estimated)
Project documents
Justin Hartel · jhartel@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSESE Section 27, T153N, R96W
Decision Memo · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 6/2/2016
Lot 4 Section 6, T153N, R94W, 5th PM in McKenzie County · McKenzie, North Dakota

Petro-Hunt L.L.C. seeks to drill three new oil and gas wells on an existing Phelps Mineral Trust 6B-2-1H well pad to exercise its right to develop federal oil and gas leases according to the terms of its lease.

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
07/27/2015
Decision
05/2016 (Estimated)
Implementation
06/2016 (Estimated)
Project documents
Cale Bickerdyke · cebickerdyke@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityElectric Transmission; Special Use Authorizations; Minerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
Petro-Hunt Phelps Mineral Trust 153-94-6B-2-12H,3H and USA 154-95-36D-35-1HDecision Signed Date: 05/31/2016
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 6, T153N, R94W
Decision Memo · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 5/9/2016
From Watford City, travel south on U.S. Highway 85 for 8.7 miles to the 18th St. NW access road. Turn west on access road for 1.3 miles. Pad site on south side of the road. · McKenzie, North Dakota

Sinclair Oil and Gas Company seeks to build a well pad and drill two oil wells to exercise its right to develop a federal oil and gas lease according to the terms of the lease.

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
07/31/2015
Decision
05/2016 (Estimated)
Implementation
07/2016 (Estimated)
Project documents
Cale Bickerdyke · cebickerdyke@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations; Minerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations; Road Improvements/Construction
Sinclair Oil & Gas Ersa Federal 3-4H and 4-4TFH Well Proposals and UtilitieDecision Signed Date: 05/06/2016
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNWNW Section 4, T148N, R99W
Environmental Assessment · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 5/5/2016
15 miles south-southeast of Watford City, ND · McKenzie, North Dakota

The Forest Service proposes to approve the surface use associated with Burlington Resources exercising its Federal lease rights to drill, complete, and produce the proposed Aiden 21-25MBH oil well consistent with applicable requirements.

Minerals and geologySpecial use management
Scoping Start
06/06/2011
Comment Period
05/03/2012
Objection Period Start
09/2014 (Estimated)
Decision
10/2014 (Estimated)
Implementation
02/2015 (Estimated)
Project documents
Justin Hartel · jhartel@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations; Oil
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNENW Section 25, T148N, R98W
Environmental Assessment · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 5/5/2016
15 miles south-southeast of Watford City, ND · McKenzie, North Dakota

The Forest Service proposes to approve surface use associated with Burlington Resources exercising its Federal lease rights to drill, complete, and produce the proposed oil well consistent with current laws and regulations.

Special use managementMinerals and geology
Scoping Start
06/06/2011
Comment Period
05/03/2012
Objection Period Start
09/2014 (Estimated)
Decision
10/2014 (Estimated)
Implementation
02/2015 (Estimated)
Project documents
Justin Hartel · jhartel@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityNatural Gas; Oil
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNENW Section 25; Twp 148N; R 98W
Environmental Assessment · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 5/5/2016
30 miles west of Watford City, ND · McKenzie, North Dakota

The Forest Service proposes to approve the surface use associated with Petro-Hunt exercising its Federal lease rights to drill, complete, and produce a proposed oil and gas well consistent with current law and regulations.

Minerals and geologySpecial use management
Scoping Start
08/31/2011
Comment Period
05/03/2012
Objection Period Start
05/2015 (Estimated)
Decision
06/2015 (Estimated)
Implementation
08/2015 (Estimated)
Project documents
Justin Hartel · jhartel@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations; Natural Gas; Oil
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSESW Section 24; Twp 150N; Rng 104W
Environmental Assessment · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 5/5/2016
11 miles east-southeast of Watford City, ND · McKenzie, North Dakota

The Forest Service proposes to approve surface use associated with XTO Energy Incorporated exercising its Federal lease rights to drill, complete, and produce an oil and gas well consistent with current law and regulation.

Minerals and geologySpecial use management
Scoping Start
10/13/2009
Comment Period
05/03/2012
Objection Period Start
08/2014 (Estimated)
Decision
10/2014 (Estimated)
Implementation
11/2014 (Estimated)
Project documents
Justin Hartel · jhartel@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations; Natural Gas; Oil
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSESE Section 11, Twp 149N, Rng 97W
Environmental Assessment · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 5/5/2016
11 miles southeast of Watford City, ND · McKenzie, North Dakota

The Forest Service proposes to approve surface use associated with XTO Energy Incorporated exercising its Federal lease rights to drill, complete, and produce an oil and gas well consistent with current law and regulation.

Special use managementMinerals and geology
Scoping Start
10/13/2009
Comment Period
05/03/2012
Objection Period Start
08/2014 (Estimated)
Decision
10/2014 (Estimated)
Implementation
10/2014 (Estimated)
Project documents
Justin Hartel · jhartel@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations; Natural Gas; Oil
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNWNW Section 15, Twp 149N, Rng 97W
Environmental Assessment · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 5/5/2016
11 miles southeast of Watford City, ND · McKenzie, North Dakota

The Forest Service proposes to approve surface use associated with XTO Energy Incorporated exercising its Federal lease rights to drill, complete, and produce an oil and gas well consistent with current law and regulaton.

Minerals and geologySpecial use management
Scoping Start
10/13/2009
Comment Period
05/03/2012
Objection Period Start
10/2014 (Estimated)
Decision
11/2014 (Estimated)
Implementation
12/2014 (Estimated)
Project documents
Justin Hartel · jhartel@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations; Natural Gas; Oil
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNWNW Section 15, Twp 149N, Rng 97W
Environmental Assessment · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 5/5/2016
14 miles southeast of Watford City, ND · McKenzie, North Dakota

The Forest Service proposes to approve surface use associated with XTO Energy Incorporated exercising its Federal lease rights to drill an oil and gas well consistent with current law and regulation

Special use managementMinerals and geology
Scoping Start
09/14/2010
Comment Period
05/03/2012
Objection Period Start
10/2014 (Estimated)
Decision
11/2014 (Estimated)
Implementation
12/2014 (Estimated)
Project documents
Justin Hartel · jhartel@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations; Natural Gas; Oil
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNWNE Section 30, Twp 149N, Rng 96W
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 3/21/2016
Approximately 12.5 miles northwest of Fairfield, North Dakota · Billings, North Dakota

SM Energy proposes to construct an oil and gas well, well pad, access road, and associated utilities to exercise its right to develop its federal mineral lease.

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
01/05/2016
Decision
03/2016 (Estimated)
Implementation
11/2016 (Estimated)
Project documents
Jason Dekker · jdekker@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations; Road Improvements/Construction
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSESW Section 27 and NENW Section 34 T144N, R101W, Billings County, North Dakota
Decision Memo · Dakota Prairie Grasslands All Units · updated 3/4/2016
Blacktail Trailhead in Pasture 9 on Grand River National Grassland. · Perkins, South Dakota

Construct up to 2 ADA accessible fishing docks/piers at dam at Blacktail Trailhead.

Recreation management
Scoping Start
04/07/2014
Decision
02/2016 (Estimated)
Implementation
09/2016 (Estimated)
Project documents
Mary Haase · mhaase@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.12 (5), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(5)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityDeveloped Site Management
Blacktail Trailhead Dam Fishing DocksDecision Signed Date: 02/19/2016
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsGrand River Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNW Section 9 and SW Section 4, T20N, R16E
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 3/2/2016
Approximately 23 miles northwest of Medora · Billings, North Dakota

Whiting Oil and Gas Corp. proposes to add two new oil and gas wells on an existing 11-7TFH well pad to exercise its right to develop its federal mineral lease.

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
12/22/2015
Decision
03/2016 (Estimated)
Implementation
10/2016 (Estimated)
Project documents
Edward Kraft · edwardakraft@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations; Road Improvements/Construction
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNWNW Section 7, Township 143N and Range 102W, Billings County, North Dakota
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 2/26/2016
Approximately 15 miles northwest of Fairfield, North Dakota · Billings, North Dakota

SM Energy proposes to construct an oil and gas well, well pad, access road and associated utilities to exercise its right to develop its federal mineral lease.

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
12/31/2015
Decision
02/2016 (Estimated)
Implementation
10/2016 (Estimated)
Project documents
Jason Dekker · jdekker@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations; Road Improvements/Construction
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNWNW Section 9 T144N, R101W
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 2/19/2016
Northeast Golden Valley County · Golden Valley, North Dakota

Construct approximately 1,500 feet of six-inch gas pipeline to connect to the XTO Federal 44X-36BXC well located on private land in Section 36, T144N, R 103W.

Minerals and geologySpecial use management
Scoping Start
09/23/2015
Decision
11/2015 (Estimated)
Implementation
12/2015 (Estimated)
Project documents
Cathy Walsh · cewalsh@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 1, T143N, R103W
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 2/19/2016
Approximately 10 miles northwest of Medora, North Dakota · Billings, North Dakota

Whiting Oil and Gas Corp. proposes to develop an oil and gas well, well pad, access road, and related utilities to exercise its right to develop its federal mineral lease.

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
12/21/2015
Decision
02/2016 (Estimated)
Implementation
10/2016 (Estimated)
Project documents
Edward Kraft · edwardakraft@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations; Road Improvements/Construction
Whiting's DeMores Federal 21-11PH Oil WellDecision Signed Date: 02/18/2016
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNENW Section 11, Township 141N, Range 102W, Billings County
Decision Memo · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 2/7/2016
This project is located in the NE part of the McKenzie Ranger District, in the Charlson Oil Field. · McKenzie, North Dakota

The existing CMNU A103X flowline will be replaced. The project entails burying a 3-inch spooled fiberspar line for approximately 3,960 feet. It would be constructed within a 30 foot wide right-of-way that follows an existing road corridor.

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
04/02/2014
Decision
06/2014 (Estimated)
Implementation
07/2014 (Estimated)
Project documents
Cale Bickerdyke · cebickerdyke@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFacility Improvements/Construction; Minerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 3, T153N, R95W and Section 34, T154N, R95W, 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota
Decision Memo · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 2/7/2016
Sections 15, 19-23, and 26, T.153N., R.94W. and Section 3, T.152N., R.94W., 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota · McKenzie, North Dakota

The Forest Service has received a Notice of Intent from Hess Corporation to conduct oil and gas geophysical data gathering on 2938 acres of National Forest Systems lands.

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
06/11/2014
Decision
10/2014 (Estimated)
Implementation
11/2014 (Estimated)
Project documents
Cale Bickerdyke · cebickerdyke@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(8)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
Antelope 3D Seismic Project Decision MemoDecision Signed Date: 10/29/2014
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 2/7/2016
Approximately 22 miles southwest of Watford City, ND · McKenzie, North Dakota

This project proposes to authorize a saltwater transfer line. It will transfer saltwater from the from the North Branch 22-35 water supply well to the North Branch 2-32F.

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
07/31/2014
Decision
04/2015 (Estimated)
Implementation
02/2016 (Estimated)
Project documents
Justin Hartel · jhartel@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
Enduro Operating, LLC North Branch 2-32F Saltwater Transfer LineDecision Signed Date: 04/22/2015
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 35, T.148N., R.102W., and Section 2, T.147.N., R.102W., 5th PM
Decision Memo · Sheyenne Ranger District · updated 2/4/2016
Northeast portion of the Sheyenne Grasslands · Richland, North Dakota

Build a trail segment in the northeast portion of the Sheyenne National Grasslands to connect to the Oak Leaf Trail and extend the North Country National Scenic Trail

Recreation management
Scoping Start
02/13/2015
Decision
09/2015 (Estimated)
Implementation
07/2016 (Estimated)
Project documents
Colleen Rufsvold · crufsvold@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (1), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(1)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityTrail Management
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsSheyenne Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT135N, R52W and Sections 1, 11, and 12
Environmental Assessment · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 2/4/2016
Located approximately 31 air miles northeast of Watford City, ND · McKenzie, North Dakota

The Forest Service proposes to approve Slawson's proposal to drill and produce an oil and gas well on its federal oil and gas lease. Project is cancelled because it has been folded into a larger master development plan yet to be proposed.

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
05/02/2012
Comment Period
11/02/2012
Objection Period Start
03/2016 (Estimated)
Decision
11/2014 (Estimated)
Implementation
04/2016 (Estimated)
Project documents
Justin Hartel · jhartel@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations; Natural Gas; Oil
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSWSE Section 31, T153N, R93W
Environmental Assessment · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 2/4/2016
Located approximately 31 air miles northeast of Watford City, ND · McKenzie, North Dakota

Forest Service proposes to approve Slawson's proposal to drill, complete, and produce an oil and gas well on its federal oil and gas lease. Project is cancelled because it has been folded into a larger master development plan yet to be proposed.

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
05/02/2012
Comment Period
11/02/2012
Objection Period Start
10/2014 (Estimated)
Decision
11/2014 (Estimated)
Implementation
12/2014 (Estimated)
Project documents
Justin Hartel · jhartel@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations; Natural Gas; Oil
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSWSE Section 31, T153N, R93W
Environmental Assessment · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 2/4/2016
Located approximately 31 air miles northeast of Watford City, ND · McKenzie, North Dakota

Forest Service proposes to approve Slawson's proposal to drill and produce an oil and gas well on its federal oil and gas lease. Project is cancelled because it has been folded into a larger master development plan yet to be proposed.

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
05/02/2012
Comment Period
11/02/2012
Objection Period Start
10/2014 (Estimated)
Decision
11/2014 (Estimated)
Implementation
12/2014 (Estimated)
Project documents
Justin Hartel · jhartel@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations; Natural Gas; Oil
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSWSE Section 31, T153N, R93W
Environmental Assessment · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 2/4/2016
Located approximately 11 air miles southwest of Alexander, ND · McKenzie, North Dakota

The Forest Service is proposing to approve Zenergy Inc's proposal to drill, complete, and produce an oil and gas well on their Federal oil and gas lease consistent with current laws and regulations. Project cancelled due to change of operator.

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
05/18/2012
Comment Period
11/02/2012
Objection Period Start
05/2015 (Estimated)
Decision
06/2015 (Estimated)
Implementation
07/2015 (Estimated)
Project documents
Justin Hartel · jhartel@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations; Natural Gas; Oil
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionLot 2 Section 21, T150N, R103W
Environmental Assessment · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 1/29/2016
West-central area of the District, south of highway 68 and north of North Unit of TR National Park · McKenzie, North Dakota

Revise allotment management plans in 22 allotments within Pastures 2, 10 and 11 of the McKenzie Ranger District. This project is now subject to the recently published pre-decisional objection process described at 36 CFR 218.

Grazing management
Scoping Start
01/18/2011
Comment Period
01/08/2015
Objection Period Start
08/26/2015
Decision
01/2016 (Estimated)
Implementation
02/2016 (Estimated)
Project documents
Kyle Dalzell · kpdalzell@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityGrazing, Rescissions Act Of 1995
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityGrazing Allotment Management; Rangeland Vegetation Improvements; Grazing Structural Improvements
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 12/9/2015
Medora and McKenzie ranger districts on the Dakota Prairie Grasslands · Billings; McKenzie, North Dakota

Construction, operation, and maintenance of approximately 40.13 miles of underground fiber optic cable to replace outdated existing cooper telephone line.

Special use management
Scoping Start
08/12/2015
Decision
10/2015 (Estimated)
Implementation
12/2015 (Estimated)
Project documents
Jeff Ingalls · jingalls@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (2), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(2)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Consolidated Telecom Telephone Line UpgradeDecision Signed Date: 10/18/2015
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District; Mckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT144N, R99W; T144, R100W; T145N, R98W; T145N, R99W; T145N, R100W; T145N, R101W; T146N, R99W; T146N, R100W; T146N, R101W; and T146N, R102W
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 10/30/2015
NE 1/4 SW 1/4 Section 29, T142N, R102W, Billings County, North Dakota · Billings, North Dakota

Whiting Oil and Gas has submitted a plan of operations for the Roosevelt 23-29-1PH and Roosevelt 23-29-2PH oil and gas wells to include a well pad, well bores, natural gas line, electric line, and access road.

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
06/23/2015
Decision
10/2015 (Estimated)
Implementation
06/2016 (Estimated)
Project documents
Roy Swalling · royoswalling@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations; Road Improvements/Construction
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNE 1/4 SW 1/4 of Section 29, T142N, R102W, Billings County, North Dakota
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 10/13/2015
Three miles south of Medora · Billings, North Dakota

Reissuance of an existing road permit for Forest Service Road #742-21, of 543 feet, to access the Bully Pulpit Golf Course for administration purposes.

Special use management
Scoping Start
08/07/2015
Decision
08/2015 (Estimated)
Implementation
12/2015 (Estimated)
Project documents
Martina Thornton · mthornton@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (15)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNW 1/4 Section 11 T139, R102
Environmental Assessment · Dakota Prairie Grasslands All Units · updated 10/2/2015
The sites would be located across the Dakota Prairie Grasslands. · Billings; McKenzie; Slope; Stark, North Dakota; South Dakota

Abandoned water wells will be reclaimed. Reclaiming involves plugging the well bores with concrete and removing any surface structures associated with the well, such as an old windmill, piping, etc.

Watershed management
Scoping Start
11/12/2013
Comment Period
11/12/2013
Objection Period Start
04/29/2014
Decision
06/2014 (Estimated)
Implementation
06/2014 (Estimated)
Project documents
Alison Schlag · aschlag@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityWatershed Improvements
DN and FONSI for Abandoned Water Well Plugging ProjectDecision Signed Date: 06/23/2014
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsDakota Prairie Grasslands All Units
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Environmental Assessment · Sheyenne Ranger District · updated 10/2/2015
17000 acres in the northwest corner of the Sheyenne Ranger District in Ransom County, ND. · Ransom, North Dakota

Revising allotment management plans and developing restoration projects.

Vegetation management (other than forest products)Watershed managementGrazing management
Scoping Start
04/29/2011
Comment Period
01/15/2014
Objection Period Start
04/18/2014
Decision
06/2014 (Estimated)
Implementation
07/2014 (Estimated)
Project documents
Bernadette Braun · bbraun@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityGrazing, Rescissions Act Of 1995
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityGrazing Allotment Management; Grazing Authorizations; Species Habitat Improvements; Rangeland Vegetation Improvements; Grazing Structural Improvements; Watershed Improvements
Northwest Sheyenne Vegetation Management Project Decision NoticeDecision Signed Date: 06/23/2014
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsSheyenne Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 9/25/2015
Approximately 20 air miles NW of Medora · Golden Valley, North Dakota

Connect electric lines to various oil wells located along either side of NFSR#708

Special use management
Scoping Start
05/30/2012
Decision
09/2015 (Estimated)
Implementation
12/2015 (Estimated)
Project documents
Martina Thornton · mthornton@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Goldenwest Electric Cooperative, Inc. Installation of Electric LineDecision Signed Date: 09/18/2015
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSections 1, 12, 13, T143N, R103W, Golden Valley County, ND
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 9/21/2015
First location: Three miles south and three miles west of Fryburg, North Dakota. Second location: Eight miles west of Medora, North Dakota. · Billings, North Dakota

Midstate Telephone Company seeks to replace approximately 20,000 feet of fiber optic telephone line, buried on National Forest System land, to increase telecommunication capacity needed to serve local communities

Special use management
Scoping Start
06/01/2015
Comment Period
06/30/2015
Decision
09/2015 (Estimated)
Implementation
09/2015 (Estimated)
Project documents
Martina Thornton · mthornton@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Midstate Telephone Company Replacement of Fiber Optic Telephone LineDecision Signed Date: 09/14/2015
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSections 11, 12,and 14, T139N, R101, Billings County; and Section 29, T140N, R103W, Golden Valley County
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 9/17/2015
Mikes Creek area on NFSR 702A. · Billings, North Dakota

The project proposes to reduce maintenance levels and complete road decommissioning on segments of National Forest System Road (NFSR) 702A in the Mikes Creek area. Road repair and maintenance would also be completed. An easement will be granted.

Road managementWatershed managementSpecial use management
Scoping Start
09/13/2012
Decision
09/2015 (Estimated)
Implementation
09/2015 (Estimated)
Project documents
Roy Swalling · royoswalling@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.12 (4), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(4); 32.12 (7), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(7)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityRoad Decommissioning; Road Maintenance; Road Improvements/Construction
Mikes Creek Road Reclamation October 21, 2014Decision Signed Date: 10/21/2014
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT143 R102 Section 25; T143N R101N Sections 27, 28, 29, 30
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 9/14/2015
Six miles west of Highway 85N on National Forest System Road 735A · Billings, North Dakota

Install a water pipeline and replace two livestock water tanks with one new tank.

Grazing management
Scoping Start
08/17/2015
Decision
09/2015 (Estimated)
Implementation
10/2015 (Estimated)
Project documents
Nickole Dahl · ndahl@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (9), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(9)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityGrazing Allotment Management; Grazing Structural Improvements
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 26, T141W, R100W
Environmental Impact Statement · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 9/11/2015
Mercer, Dunn, Billings, McKenzie, Williams and Mountrail Counties, North Dakota · Billings; Dunn; McKenzie; Mercer; Mountrail; Williams, North Dakota

Basin Electric Power Cooperative proposes a 345-kV transmission line connecting the existing AVS, Charlie Creek, Williston and Neset substations and the newly proposed Judson and Tande substations. Part of the line crosses the McKenzie RD.

Special use management
NOI in Federal Register
11/02/2011
DEIS NOA in Federal Register
12/20/2013
FEIS NOA in Federal Register
09/05/2014
Objection Period Start
06/10/2014
Decision
09/2014 (Estimated)
Implementation
09/2014 (Estimated)
Project documents
Niccole Mortenson · nmortenson@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityElectric Transmission; Special Use Authorizations
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Environmental Impact Statement · Medora Ranger District · updated 9/11/2015
Northern third of Billings County, ND · Billings; Golden Valley, North Dakota

Proposal to continue grazing on 43 allotments in a manner consistent with direction in the DPG LRMP

Grazing management
NOI in Federal Register
05/15/2008
DEIS NOA in Federal Register
05/23/2008
FEIS NOA in Federal Register
03/14/2014
Objection Period Start
03/14/2014
Decision
06/2014 (Estimated)
Implementation
08/2014 (Estimated)
Project documents
Nickole Dahl · ndahl@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityGrazing Allotment Management
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT144N-R102W, R101W, R100W, R99W; T143N-R103W,R102W, R101W, R100W, and R99W;T142N-R101W&R100W
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 9/9/2015
Slope County, ND · Slope, North Dakota

Move and install livestock tanks to replace reservoirs and dugouts that have been unusable due to poor water quality.

Grazing management
Scoping Start
10/17/2014
Decision
08/2015 (Estimated)
Implementation
09/2015 (Estimated)
Project documents
Nickole Dahl · ndahl@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (9), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(9)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityGrazing Structural Improvements
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSections 13 and 14-T136N-R101W
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 7/9/2015
Entire pipeline project would be approximately 15 miles long, on public and private lands, in Billings County · Billings, North Dakota

Install approximately 3,650 feet of 16-inch steel crude pipeline on National Forest System land in sections 33 and 34 of T140N, R100W.

Special use managementMinerals and geology
Scoping Start
03/02/2015
Decision
07/2015 (Estimated)
Implementation
07/2015 (Estimated)
Project documents
Cathy Walsh · cewalsh@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Bridger Pipeline LLC Pipeline Construction, Billings CountyDecision Signed Date: 07/02/2015
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSections 33 and 34 of T140N, R100W
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 7/1/2015
11 miles north and two miles west of Fryburg, North Dakota · Billings, North Dakota

Reclamation of 5,857 feet of National Forest System Road #734A by Broschat Engineering and Management Services

Special area management
Scoping Start
04/06/2015
Decision
06/2015 (Estimated)
Implementation
10/2015 (Estimated)
Project documents
Martina Thornton · mthornton@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (20), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(20)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityRoad Decommissioning
Broschat Engineering Reclamation of Road #734ADecision Signed Date: 06/22/2015
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 4, T141N, R100W
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 7/1/2015
7 miles south and 2 miles west of Fryburg, ND · Billings, North Dakota

79 feet of electric line to the Williston Fryburg #2 oil well and 120.33 feet of electric line to the Willison David Creek #2-12 well

Special use management
Scoping Start
04/01/2015
Decision
06/2015 (Estimated)
Implementation
07/2015 (Estimated)
Project documents
Martina Thornton · mthornton@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Roughrider Electric Cooperative Lines to Williston Exploration Oil WellsDecision Signed Date: 06/30/2015
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 1, T138N, R101W
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 6/19/2015
Pipeline transports gas from the Mystery Creek compressor station located in the NE Section 1, T141N, R101W to the Tree Top compressor station located on private land in NW Section 23, T142N, R100W. · Billings, North Dakota

Re-route approximately 650 feet of six-inch gas pipeline due to the existing line becoming exposed along a meander curve in Franks Creek.

Special use managementMinerals and geology
Scoping Start
05/01/2015
Decision
06/2015 (Estimated)
Implementation
06/2015 (Estimated)
Project documents
Cathy Walsh · cewalsh@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Oneok Re-route of 650 Feet of 6-inch Steel PipelineDecision Signed Date: 06/05/2015
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSWSE Section 8, T141N, R100W, Billings Co., ND
Decision Memo · Grand River Ranger District · updated 6/17/2015
Consolidated Telecom - Grand River National Grassland; West River Telecom - Cedar River National Grassland · Sioux; Perkins, North Dakota; South Dakota

Consolidated Telecom proposes to bury fiber optic cable approximately 5 feet from existing copper line in Sections 25, 26, T23N, R11E, and Sec. 19, 30, T23N,R12E. West River Telecom proposes to bury 2640 ft. fiber optic cable in NW Sec. 35, T130N R86

Special use management
Scoping Start
02/27/2014
Decision
05/2015 (Estimated)
Implementation
08/2015 (Estimated)
Project documents
Mary Haase · mhaase@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Consolidated Telcom Buried Fiber Optic LineDecision Signed Date: 05/27/2015
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsGrand River Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSec. 35, T23N, R11E, BHM and NW1/4 Sec. 35, T130N, R86W, 5th PM
Decision Memo · Grand River Ranger District · updated 6/10/2015
Grand River Ranger District Grazing Allotments: 1B, 4A, 6A, 6B, Williams, 7, 8A, Anderson, and Rieger. · Corson; Perkins, South Dakota

Construction and use of temporary or permanent fence to create crested wheatgrass pastures. Install two pipelines and tanks. Re-route existing fences. Authorize changes to grazing rotations.

Grazing managementWildlife, fish, rare plantsVegetation management (other than forest products)
Scoping Start
03/05/2014
Decision
06/2014 (Estimated)
Implementation
07/2014 (Estimated)
Project documents
Paul Drayton · pdrayton@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6); 32.2 (9), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(9)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityGrazing Allotment Management; Species Habitat Improvements; Rangeland Vegetation Improvements; Grazing Structural Improvements
Allotments 1B, 4A, 6A, 7, 8A and Williams Decision MemoDecision Signed Date: 06/04/2014
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsGrand River Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 2/26/2015
Approximately 16 miles NW of Belfield, ND · Billings, North Dakota

Install 1905' of three phase 14.4 KV underground line to connect an oil well on private land in Section 2, T141N, R100W to and existing line in Section 35, T142N, R100W

Special use management
Scoping Start
11/06/2013
Decision
12/2013 (Estimated)
Implementation
01/2014 (Estimated)
Project documents
Martina Thornton · mthornton@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 35, T142N, R100W
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 2/23/2015
Located approximately 16 miles NW of Belfield, ND · Billings, North Dakota

Install 1905' of three phase 14.4 KV underground electric line to connect an oil well on private land in Section 2, T141N, R100W to an existing line in Section 35, T142N, R100W

Special use management
Scoping Start
11/05/2013
Comment Period
11/05/2013
Decision
01/2014 (Estimated)
Implementation
02/2014 (Estimated)
Project documents
Martina Thornton · mthornton@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Roughrider Electric 1905' Private WellDecision Signed Date: 01/16/2014 Legal Notice Date: 01/20/2014
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 35, T142N, R100W
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 2/12/2015
Approximately 18 air miles NE of Medora, ND · Billings, North Dakota

To connect the GMX Basaraba 34-35-1H well to an existing pipeline

Special use management
Scoping Start
01/28/2013
Decision
08/2013 (Estimated)
Implementation
09/2013 (Estimated)
Project documents
Cathy Walsh · cewalsh@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSections 2,10,15 - T143N, R100W
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 1/7/2015
Approximately 15 miles southwest of Amidon, ND · Slope, North Dakota

Install two pipelines(one for 1.2 miles and the other for .25 mile) and three tanks

Grazing management
Scoping Start
07/24/2014
Decision
09/2014 (Estimated)
Implementation
10/2014 (Estimated)
Project documents
Robin Nieto · rnieto@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (9), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(9)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityGrazing Allotment Management; Grazing Structural Improvements
Allotment #108Decision Signed Date: 09/09/2014
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSections 29 and 30 in T134 and R103
Allotment #110 Completed
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 1/7/2015
Approximately 15 miles southwest of Amidon, ND. · Slope, North Dakota

Install a .75-mile pipeline and two tanks

Grazing management
Scoping Start
07/24/2014
Decision
09/2014 (Estimated)
Implementation
10/2014 (Estimated)
Project documents
Robin Nieto · rnieto@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (9), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(9)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityGrazing Allotment Management; Grazing Structural Improvements
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 29, T133, R102
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 1/7/2015
Approximately 24 air miles sw of Medora, ND · Golden Valley, North Dakota

Extend a pipeline from private land and replace two existing tanks that were fed by a non-functional spring development

Grazing management
Scoping Start
06/24/2014
Decision
09/2014 (Estimated)
Implementation
10/2014 (Estimated)
Project documents
Jack Dahl · jdahl@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (9), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(9)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityGrazing Structural Improvements
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 35, T137N, R103W
Elkhorn Gravel Pit Completed
Environmental Assessment · Medora Ranger District · updated 1/6/2015
Approximately 25 air miles north of Medora, ND · Billings, North Dakota

Development of private mineral gravel pit

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
10/05/2011
Comment Period
05/14/2012
Objection Period Start
04/29/2014
Decision
01/2015 (Estimated)
Implementation
02/2015 (Estimated)
Project documents
Mark Sexton · msexton@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
Decision Notice and finding of no significant impact Elkhorn Gravel PitDecision Signed Date: 01/06/2015
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNW1/4 Section 34, T144N, R102W
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 1/5/2015
NW Section 24 T142 and R101 · Billings, North Dakota

Maintenance repair to pipeline by replacing damaged pipe section

Minerals and geologySpecial use management
Scoping Start
12/30/2014
Decision
12/2014 (Estimated)
Implementation
01/2015 (Estimated)
Project documents
Cathy Walsh · cewalsh@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Belle Fourche Remove and Replace 1,839 feet of 4-inch Steel PipelineDecision Signed Date: 12/30/2014 Legal Notice Date: 12/30/2014
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNW Section 24 T142 R101
Environmental Assessment · Medora Ranger District · updated 11/21/2014
The project corridor is located approximately 13 miles northwest of Belfield, North Dakota. · Billings, North Dakota

Billings County is proposing roadwork to approximately 5.0 miles of NFSR #734 including areas of new alignment (construction), road reconstruction and reclamation of abandoned alignment.

Road managementWatershed management
Scoping Start
04/26/2013
Comment Period
04/26/2013
Objection Period Start
05/09/2014
Decision
05/2014 (Estimated)
Implementation
06/2015 (Estimated)
Project documents
Curtis Grudniewski · cgrudniewski@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityRoad Decommissioning; Road Maintenance; Road Improvements/Construction
Final DN and FONSI NFSR #734 Grading, Realignment and Reclamation ProjectDecision Signed Date: 05/09/2014
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSections 8 Township 141 North, Range 100 West and Section 12 Township 141 North, Range 101 West
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 11/21/2014
Approximately 6 air miles SW of Medora, ND · Billings, North Dakota

200 feet of access road to existing Medora Substation

Special use management
Scoping Start
08/15/2014
Decision
10/2014 (Estimated)
Implementation
11/2014 (Estimated)
Project documents
Martina Thornton · mthornton@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 14, T139N, R102W
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 11/19/2014
10 miles NW of Amidon, ND · Slope, North Dakota

Livestock water tank and pipeline and remove dam

Grazing management
Scoping Start
07/24/2014
Decision
09/2014 (Estimated)
Implementation
11/2014 (Estimated)
Project documents
Robin Nieto · rnieto@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (9), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(9)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityGrazing Structural Improvements
Allotment 049Decision Signed Date: 09/09/2014
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNW 8-135-103
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 11/19/2014
Approximately 11 air miles SW of Medora, ND · Billings, North Dakota

Replace 4,780 feet of existing old copper telephone line with 5,670.02 feet of fiber optic line to upgrade service, provide internet capabilities to a private residence and allow for additional residential services if necessary

Special use management
Scoping Start
07/30/2014
Decision
09/2014 (Estimated)
Implementation
10/2014 (Estimated)
Project documents
Martina Thornton · mthornton@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Midstate Telephone Replace 4,780 feet of Copper Cable with 5,670.02 Feet ofDecision Signed Date: 09/09/2014
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 5,T137N, R102W, Billings County, ND
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 9/30/2014
Approximately 12 air miles NE of Medora, ND · Billings, North Dakota

Oil well and related facilities

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
11/30/2012
Decision
06/2013 (Estimated)
Implementation
10/2014 (Estimated)
Project documents
Shawn Reisenauer · sreisenauer@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (17), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(17)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
Whiting Oil & Gas Corp. Pronghorn 11-14PH Oil and Gas WellDecision Signed Date: 06/03/2013
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNENW 14-140-100
Decision Memo · Dakota Prairie Grasslands All Units · updated 8/6/2014
This project is located in the south west part of McKenzie County off county road five right before the Montana border · McKenzie, North Dakota

This project will approve the installation of one range water pipeline across the McKenzie Ranger District. The pipeline is 5023 feet in length. This project will include a pipeline a stock tank and reclamation of the contaminated well.

Grazing management
Scoping Start
06/17/2014
Decision
07/2014 (Estimated)
Implementation
08/2014 (Estimated)
Project documents
Jamie Kienzle · jamielkienzle@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (9), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(9)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityGrazing Structural Improvements
DM for 386 Headquarters PipelineDecision Signed Date: 07/10/2014
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSections 22, 23 and 27, T146N, R105W, 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 7/15/2014
Located approximately 14 air miles NE of Medora, ND · Billings, North Dakota

Proposal to replace a deteriorating steel line with approximately 3,400 ft. of new 3 inch high pressure fiberglass pipe

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
08/14/2013
Decision
07/2014 (Estimated)
Implementation
09/2014 (Estimated)
Project documents
Curtis Decker · cdecker@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
BSMU 1302 Flowline ReplacementDecision Signed Date: 07/11/2014
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSW 1/4 Section 13 and NW 1/4 Section 24, T142N, R101W
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 7/15/2014
Approximately 14 air miles NE of Medora, ND · Billings, North Dakota

Proposal to extend an existing sement of line within the same trenches as the BSMU 1302 line replacement. Approximately 2,400 ft. of high pressure 3 inch fiberglass line

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
08/14/2013
Decision
07/2014 (Estimated)
Implementation
10/2014 (Estimated)
Project documents
Curtis Decker · cdecker@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
BSMU 2410 Flowline ExtensionDecision Signed Date: 07/11/2014
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSW 1/4 Section and NW 1/4 of Section 24, T142N, R101W
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 7/15/2014
Approximately 15 air miles NE of Medora, ND · Billings, North Dakota

Proposal to expand existing BSMU0705 well sete and drill additional well bore on same location. Pad would be enlarged by approximately 1.8 acres. No additional road construction required

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
02/10/2014
Decision
06/2014 (Estimated)
Implementation
10/2014 (Estimated)
Project documents
Curtis Decker · cdecker@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
BSMU0706Decision Signed Date: 06/30/2014
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSWSW Section 7, T142N, R100W
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 7/15/2014
Approximately 15 air miles NE of Medora, ND · Billings, North Dakota

Proposal to construct a 3.5 acre well pad and 25' access road/approach on NFS lands to develop underlying Federal Mineral lease

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
02/07/2014
Decision
07/2014 (Estimated)
Implementation
08/2014 (Estimated)
Project documents
Curtis Decker · cdecker@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
BSMU 1306Decision Signed Date: 07/02/2014
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNE1/4NE1/4 Section 13-T142N-R101W
Environmental Assessment · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 7/8/2014
19 miles southwest of Watford City, ND · McKenzie, North Dakota

The Forest Service proposes to approve surface use associated with True Oil exercising its lease rights to drill, complete, and produce and oil and gas well consistent with current law and regulation.

Minerals and geologySpecial use management
Scoping Start
11/03/2010
Comment Period
05/03/2012
Objection Period Start
06/2014 (Estimated)
Decision
07/2014 (Estimated)
Implementation
10/2014 (Estimated)
Project documents
Justin Hartel · jhartel@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations; Natural Gas; Oil
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNWNW Section 4, Twp 147N, Rng 101W
Environmental Assessment · Dakota Prairie Grasslands All Units · updated 7/2/2014
Grassland-wide. · Billings; Golden Valley; Grant; McKenzie; Ransom; Richland; Sioux; Slope; Corson; Perkins; Ziebach, North Dakota; South Dakota

The purpose of this proposal is to evaluate the use of the silvicide triclopyr and imazapyr as additional tools for the removal of undesired trees on the Dakota Prairie Grasslands.

Vegetation management (other than forest products)
Scoping Start
02/10/2012
Comment Period
07/26/2012
Objection Period Start
12/21/2013
Decision
02/2014 (Estimated)
Implementation
07/2014 (Estimated)
Project documents
Chancey Odell · chanceyodell@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Noxious Weed Treatments; Rangeland Vegetation Improvements
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsDakota Prairie Grasslands All Units
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 7/1/2014
Located approximately 13 air miles NE of Medora, ND · Billings, North Dakota

Proposal to replace deteriorating steel line with approximately 3,600 ft. of new 3 inch high pressure fiberglass pipe.

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
08/14/2013
Decision
07/2014 (Estimated)
Implementation
10/2014 (Estimated)
Project documents
Curtis Decker · cdecker@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
BSMU 3001 FlowlineDecision Signed Date: 07/01/2014
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionW 1/2 Section 30, T142N, R100W
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 7/1/2014
Located approximately 13 air miles NE of Medora, ND · Billings, North Dakota

Proposal to extend existing flowline 2,600 ft. within same trench as BSMU 3001 line replacement project. New extension would be new 3" high pressure fiberglass line.

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
08/14/2013
Decision
07/2014 (Estimated)
Implementation
10/2014 (Estimated)
Project documents
Curtis Decker · cdecker@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
BSMU 3006 FlowlineDecision Signed Date: 07/01/2014
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionwW 1/2 Section 30, T142N, R100W
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 6/30/2014
Approximately 25 miles north of Medora, ND · Billings, North Dakota

Well pad, access road, and related facilities

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
10/22/2012
Decision
06/2013 (Estimated)
Implementation
09/2013 (Estimated)
Project documents
Shawn Reisenauer · sreisenauer@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
NERU0904ERHDecision Signed Date: 06/12/2013
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSWSE Section 9, T144N, R101W
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 6/30/2014
Located approximately 12 miles NE of Medora, ND · Billings, North Dakota

Oil well and related facilities

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
11/30/2012
Decision
06/2013 (Estimated)
Implementation
09/2013 (Estimated)
Project documents
Shawn Reisenauer · sreisenauer@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (17), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(17)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
Pronghorn 21-14PHDecision Signed Date: 06/03/2013
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNENW 14-140-100
Environmental Assessment · Dakota Prairie Grasslands All Units · updated 6/30/2014
Approximately 24 miles west-northwest of New Town, ND. Generally located within the Sand Creek Oil Field. · McKenzie, North Dakota

The Forest Service is proposing to approve necessary surface use associated with Whiting Oil and Gas Corporation and Newfield Exploration Company's proposal to drill, complete, and produce an oil well on their Federal oil and gas lease.

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
08/30/2013
Comment Period
08/30/2013
Decision
04/2014 (Estimated)
Implementation
06/2014 (Estimated)
Project documents
Justin Hartel · jhartel@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityOil
Tarpon Federal 24-20, 44-19, Helsingborg Federal 153-96-22-27 & Sand CreekDecision Signed Date: 04/10/2014
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSections 15, 19, 20, 21, and 22, T153N, R96W.
Environmental Assessment · Medora Ranger District · updated 6/27/2014
SESE 24-145-98 · McKenzie, North Dakota

Two oil wells and related facilities

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
07/19/2013
Comment Period
07/19/2013
Decision
11/2013 (Estimated)
Implementation
11/2013 (Estimated)
Project documents
Shawn Reisenauer · sreisenauer@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
Petro-Hunt Glovatsky 145-98-24D-13-1H and Glovatsky 14Decision Signed Date: 11/08/2013
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSESE 24-145-98
Decision Memo · Dakota Prairie Grasslands All Units · updated 6/27/2014
McKenzie County, North Dakota. Located on the west side of the McKenzie Ranger District, south of Highway 68. · McKenzie, North Dakota

Construction of a 4 inch poly natural gas pipeline, a 4 inch flex steel salt water pipeline, and a 4 inch poly fresh waterline paralleling each other and a recently approved crude oil pipeline.

Special use management
Scoping Start
12/11/2013
Decision
02/2014 (Estimated)
Implementation
03/2014 (Estimated)
Project documents
Kim Grotte · kgrotte@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.3 (3)
Special AuthorityOil & Gas - Sec. 390, Energy Policy Act Of 2005 (Sec 390)
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
True Oil, Three Paralleling Lines For 21-16-16-21H Well SiteDecision Signed Date: 02/26/2014
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSec 17, 148N, R100W, 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 6/27/2014
Approximately 1 mile NE of Medora, ND · Billings, North Dakota

Utilize 1366.16 feet of NFSR#7010-7 to an existing cellular tower located on private land. Verizon Wireless has been utilizing the access road and issuing a permit brings the use into compliance. No plans to upgrade the portion of road on NFS lands

Special use management
Scoping Start
02/13/2014
Decision
05/2014 (Estimated)
Implementation
10/2014 (Estimated)
Project documents
Martina Thornton · mthornton@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Verizon NFSR#7010-7Decision Signed Date: 05/27/2014
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionS1/2 Section 23-140N, R102W
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 6/27/2014
Approximately 13 air miles NE of Medora, ND · Billings, North Dakota

Proposal to replace deteriorating steel line with approximately 3800 ft. of new 3 inch high pressure fiberglass pipe.

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
08/14/2013
Decision
09/2013 (Estimated)
Implementation
10/2013 (Estimated)
Project documents
Curtis Decker · cdecker@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
Whiting BSMU 2501 Water Injection LineDecision Signed Date: 09/27/2013
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionE 1/2 Section 25, T142N, R101W, Billings County
Environmental Assessment · Medora Ranger District · updated 6/27/2014
Approximately 11 air miles NE of Medora, ND · Billings, North Dakota

Multi-well pad, access road & related facilities

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
10/01/2012
Comment Period
10/01/2012
Objection Period Start
04/01/2014
Decision
05/2014 (Estimated)
Implementation
06/2014 (Estimated)
Project documents
Jason Dekker · jdekker@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNENW 15-140-100
Environmental Assessment · Medora Ranger District · updated 6/27/2014
Approximately 11 miles NE of Medora, ND · Billings, North Dakota

Multi-well pad, access road and related facilitiesd

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
10/01/2012
Comment Period
10/01/2012
Objection Period Start
04/01/2014
Decision
05/2014 (Estimated)
Implementation
06/2014 (Estimated)
Project documents
Jason Dekker · jdekker@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNENW 15-140-100
Environmental Assessment · Medora Ranger District · updated 6/27/2014
Approximately 11 air miles NE of Medora, ND · Billings, North Dakota

Multi-well pad, access road and related facilities

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
10/01/2012
Comment Period
10/01/2012
Objection Period Start
04/01/2014
Decision
05/2014 (Estimated)
Implementation
06/2014 (Estimated)
Project documents
Jason Dekker · jdekker@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
Whiting Pronghorn 21-15PHDecision Signed Date: 05/21/2014
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNENW 15-140-100
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 6/27/2014
Approximately 11 air miles NE of Medora, ND · Billings, North Dakota

Multi-well pad, access road and related facilities

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
10/01/2012
Decision
01/2013 (Estimated)
Implementation
06/2013 (Estimated)
Project documents
Shawn Reisenauer · sreisenauer@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.3 (3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
Whiting Pronghorn 44-10PHDecision Signed Date: 01/28/2013
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSWSE 10-140-100
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 6/27/2014
Approximately 10 miles NW of Belfield, ND · Billings, North Dakota

Oil well and associated facilities

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
06/14/2013
Decision
10/2013 (Estimated)
Implementation
11/2013 (Estimated)
Project documents
Shawn Reisenauer · sreisenauer@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
Whiting Pronghorn 44-11PHDecision Signed Date: 10/22/2013
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNENW 13-140-100
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 6/27/2014
Approximately 11 miles NE of Medora, ND · Billings, North Dakota

Multiwell oil pad, access road, & related facilities

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
10/01/2012
Decision
01/2013 (Estimated)
Implementation
06/2013 (Estimated)
Project documents
Shawn Reisenauer · sreisenauer@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.3 (3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
Whiting Pronghorn 34-10PHDecision Signed Date: 01/28/2013
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSWSE 10-140-100
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 6/27/2014
Approximately 11 air miles NE of Medora, ND · Billings, North Dakota

Multi-well pad, acess roads and related facilities

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
10/01/2012
Decision
01/2013 (Estimated)
Implementation
06/2013 (Estimated)
Project documents
Shawn Reisenauer · sreisenauer@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.3 (3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
Whiting Pronghorn41-15PHDecision Signed Date: 01/28/2013
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSWSE 10-140-100
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 6/26/2014
Approximately 15 air miles NE of Medora · Billings, North Dakota

Replace 25+ year old deteriating steel oil production flowline

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
12/21/2012
Decision
09/2013 (Estimated)
Implementation
09/2013 (Estimated)
Project documents
Curtis Decker · cdecker@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.3 (3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land Description17 and 18-142-100, Billings County
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 6/25/2014
Approximately 4.5 miles nortrh the South Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park · Billings, North Dakota

Salt water pipeline installation starting ath the US 2-12 well and running to an existing line on private property

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
01/28/2014
Decision
06/2014 (Estimated)
Implementation
08/2014 (Estimated)
Project documents
Curtis Decker · cdecker@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSWSE Section 12-141-101
Decision Memo · Dakota Prairie Grasslands All Units · updated 4/24/2014
Located in the northeast part of the McKenzie Ranger District. · McKenzie, North Dakota

Construction of approximately 335 feet of 16" natural gas gathering line by horizontal directional boring across National Forest System Lands.

Special use management
Scoping Start
03/28/2014
Decision
04/2014 (Estimated)
Implementation
05/2014 (Estimated)
Project documents
Kim Grotte · kgrotte@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Keene to Sand Creek Natural Gas Gathering PipelineDecision Signed Date: 04/23/2014
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 4, T.152N., R.96W., 5th PM, McKenzie County, ND.
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 4/3/2014
Approximately 10 miles NW of Belfield, ND · Billings, North Dakota

Oil and Gas well and associated facilities

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
06/14/2013
Decision
01/2014 (Estimated)
Implementation
05/2014 (Estimated)
Project documents
Shawn Reisenauer · sreisenauer@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
Pronghorn 14-12PHDecision Signed Date: 01/07/2014 Legal Notice Date: 01/07/2014
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNENW Section 13-140-100
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 4/2/2014
Approximately 15 air miles northwest of Fairfield, ND · Billings, North Dakota

Proposal to drill an additional well bore on the existing NERU 2102 well pad on NFS lands for continued development of Federal minerals. The existing well pad would be expanded with disturbance extimated to be 3.47 acres.

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
11/06/2013
Decision
12/2013 (Estimated)
Implementation
01/2014 (Estimated)
Project documents
Jason Dekker · jdekker@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 21, T144N, R101W
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 4/2/2014
NENW 1-143-103 · Golden Valley, North Dakota

Oil well and associated facilities

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
02/28/2013
Comment Period
03/08/2013
Decision
10/2013 (Estimated)
Implementation
01/2014 (Estimated)
Project documents
Shawn Reisenauer · sreisenauer@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNENW Section 1, T143N, R103W
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 4/2/2014
Approximately 5 miles NW of Belfield, ND · Billings, North Dakota

Oil and Gas well and associated facilities

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
06/14/2013
Decision
01/2014 (Estimated)
Implementation
04/2014 (Estimated)
Project documents
Shawn Reisenauer · sreisenauer@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
Pronghorn 11-17PHDecision Signed Date: 01/07/2014 Legal Notice Date: 01/07/2014
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSWSE Section 11-140-100
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 2/7/2014
10 miles NW of Amidon, ND · Slope, North Dakota

Put tank on existing pipeline and take out dam

Grazing management
Scoping Start
05/13/2013
Comment Period
05/13/2013
Decision
01/2014 (Estimated)
Implementation
04/2014 (Estimated)
Project documents
Robin Nieto · rnieto@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (9), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(9)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityGrazing Structural Improvements
Allotment 046 stock tank and pipelineDecision Signed Date: 01/09/2014 Legal Notice Date: 01/09/2014
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 31-136-102
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 2/7/2014
28 miles SW of Belfield, ND · Slope, North Dakota

Decommission .25 miles of road and restore back to natural contours

Road management
Scoping Start
07/17/2013
Comment Period
07/17/2013
Decision
01/2014 (Estimated)
Implementation
03/2014 (Estimated)
Project documents
Curtis Grudniewski · cgrudniewski@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityRoad Decommissioning
#NFSR 7692 DecommissionDecision Signed Date: 01/14/2014 Legal Notice Date: 01/16/2014
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 15, T136N, R101W
Environmental Assessment · Medora Ranger District · updated 2/7/2014
Approximately 13 air miles north of Medora, ND · Billings, North Dakota

Oil well, road, pipeline, and related facilities

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
06/15/2013
Comment Period
06/15/2013
Decision
09/2013 (Estimated)
Implementation
11/2013 (Estimated)
Project documents
Shawn Reisenauer · sreisenauer@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
Whiting Oil and Gas Corp - Ash Coulee 44-18TFH #40850Decision Signed Date: 09/10/2013 Legal Notice Date: 09/10/2013
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSESE 18-142-101
Decision Memo · Dakota Prairie Grasslands All Units · updated 2/5/2014
The Special Use Authorizations are located across the McKenzie Ranger District, McKenzie County, North Dakota. · McKenzie, North Dakota

The Forest Service proposes to authorize the continued use of National Forest System lands through the re-issuance of existing special use permits that have expired or will expire in fiscal year (FY) 2013 or 2014.

Special use management
Scoping Start
10/22/2013
Comment Period
10/22/2013
Decision
02/2014 (Estimated)
Implementation
04/2014 (Estimated)
Project documents
Jeff Ingalls · jingalls@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (15)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 1/21/2014
Approximately 15 air miles NE of Medora, ND · Billings, North Dakota

Proposal to construct a 3.0 acre well pad and 42' access road on NFS lands to develop underlying Federal minerals

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
09/13/2013
Comment Period
09/13/2013
Decision
12/2013 (Estimated)
Implementation
05/2014 (Estimated)
Project documents
Curtis Decker · cdecker@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 18, T142N, R100W
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 1/14/2014
12 miles NE of Medora, ND · Billings, North Dakota

Oil well and related facilities

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
12/13/2012
Comment Period
12/31/2012
Decision
06/2013 (Estimated)
Implementation
08/2013 (Estimated)
Project documents
Shawn Reisenauer · sreisenauer@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.3 (3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
Whiting Oil and Gas Pronghorn 14-11PHDecision Signed Date: 06/03/2013 Legal Notice Date: 06/03/2013
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNENW 14-140-100
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 1/13/2014
NENW Section 4, T141N, R100W · Billings, North Dakota

Oil well and associated lines

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
03/23/2012
Comment Period
05/17/2012
Decision
05/2013 (Estimated)
Implementation
09/2013 (Estimated)
Project documents
Shawn Reisenauer · sreisenauer@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.3 (3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
GMX Lower Thirty Federal 21-4-1HDecision Signed Date: 05/01/2013 Legal Notice Date: 05/01/2013
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNENW Section 4, T141N, R100W
Environmental Assessment · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 12/20/2013
12 miles northwest of New Town, ND · McKenzie, North Dakota

The Forest Service proposes to approve surface use associated with XTO Energy Incorporated exercising its Federal lease rights to drill, complete, and produce an oil and gas well consistent with current law and regulation.

Special use managementMinerals and geology
Scoping Start
08/26/2010
Comment Period
05/03/2012
Objection Period Start
04/2014 (Estimated)
Decision
05/2014 (Estimated)
Implementation
06/2014 (Estimated)
Project documents
Justin Hartel · jhartel@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations; Natural Gas; Oil
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNENW Section 15, Twp 153N, Rng 94W
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 12/18/2013
NENW Section 23, R143N, R101W · Billings, North Dakota

Oil well and associated lines

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
03/23/2012
Comment Period
05/17/2012
Decision
05/2013 (Estimated)
Implementation
09/2013 (Estimated)
Project documents
Shawn Reisenauer · sreisenauer@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.3 (3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
GMX Respirces Omc/ Franks Creek Federal 21-23-1HDecision Signed Date: 05/14/2013 Legal Notice Date: 05/14/2013
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNENW Section 23, R143N, R101W
Decision Memo · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 12/17/2013
Located 30 air miles northeast of Watford City, ND · McKenzie, North Dakota

The Forest Service is proposing to approve necessary surface use associated with Continental Resources proposal to drill, complete, and produce an oil well on their Federal oil and gas lease consistent with current laws and regulations.

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
11/29/2010
Comment Period
05/22/2012
Decision
11/2013 (Estimated)
Implementation
12/2013 (Estimated)
Project documents
Justin Hartel · jhartel@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.3 (3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations; Natural Gas; Oil
Continental Resources, Antelope 1-23H and 2-23HDecision Signed Date: 11/14/2013 Legal Notice Date: 11/14/2013
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSESW Section 23, T153N, R94W
Decision Memo · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 12/17/2013
Located 30 air miles northeast of Watford City, ND · McKenzie, North Dakota

The Forest Service is proposing to approve necessary surface use associated with Continental Resources proposal to drill, complete, and produce an oil well on their Federal oil and gas lease consistent with current laws and regulations.

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
11/29/2010
Comment Period
05/22/2012
Decision
11/2013 (Estimated)
Implementation
12/2013 (Estimated)
Project documents
Justin Hartel · jhartel@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.3 (3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations; Natural Gas; Oil
Continental Resources, Antelope 1-23H and 2-23HDecision Signed Date: 11/14/2013 Legal Notice Date: 11/14/2013
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSESW Section 23, T153N, R94W
Decision Memo · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 12/17/2013
North of Hwy 200 and East of Hwy 85 · McKenzie, North Dakota

The Forest Service has received a proposal for the upgrade of approximately three miles of an existing 41.6kV transmission line across National Forest System Lands.

Special use management
Scoping Start
06/07/2013
Comment Period
06/07/2013
Decision
11/2013 (Estimated)
Implementation
12/2013 (Estimated)
Project documents
Jeff Ingalls · jingalls@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (2), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(2)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
McKenzie Electric Coop Grassy Butte Poweline UpgradeDecision Signed Date: 11/14/2013 Legal Notice Date: 11/19/2013
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSections 18, 19, 20 and 20, T145N, R98W and Section 13, T145N, R99W, 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota.
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 12/9/2013
Located approximately 13 air miles NE of Medora, ND · Billings, North Dakota

Proposal to replace a deteriorating steel line with approximately 4,600 ft. of new 3" high pressure fiberglass pipe

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
08/14/2013
Comment Period
08/14/2013
Decision
11/2013 (Estimated)
Implementation
12/2013 (Estimated)
Project documents
Curtis Decker · cdecker@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionS 1/2 and NW 1/4 Section 25, T142N, R101W
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 12/9/2013
Sections 11 and 12, T140N, R100W · Billings, North Dakota

Installation of approximately 6,127 feet of fiber optic cable in Sections 11 and 12, T140N, R100W

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
08/14/2013
Comment Period
08/14/2013
Decision
09/2013 (Estimated)
Implementation
10/2013 (Estimated)
Project documents
Shawn Reisenauer · sreisenauer@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSections 11 & 12, T140N, R100@
Decision Memo · Dakota Prairie Grasslands All Units · updated 12/5/2013
Section 27, T145N, R98W, 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota · McKenzie, North Dakota

Construction of an access road approximately 130 feet in length and 60 feet wide to the Bob 1-22H well.

Special use management
Scoping Start
09/04/2012
Comment Period
09/06/2012
Decision
11/2013 (Estimated)
Implementation
12/2013 (Estimated)
Project documents
Jeff Ingalls · jingalls@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Continental Resources, Inc. Bob 1-22H Access Road and Utilities SUPDecision Signed Date: 11/25/2013 Legal Notice Date: 12/03/2013
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Dakota Prairie Grasslands All Units · updated 12/3/2013
In the western part of the McKenzie Ranger District, South of County Road 3. · McKenzie, North Dakota

Construction of a 4 inch poly natural gas gathering pipeline from the Horse Creek Federal 5004 42-35H to tie in to the existing natural gas gathering pipeline system.

Special use management
Scoping Start
07/11/2013
Comment Period
07/11/2013
Decision
11/2013 (Estimated)
Implementation
01/2014 (Estimated)
Project documents
Kim Grotte · kgrotte@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
OneOk Rockies Midstream, Natural Gas Line to Horse Creek FederalDecision Signed Date: 11/26/2013 Legal Notice Date: 12/02/2013
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 35, T149N, R104W, 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota
Decision Memo · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 12/3/2013
Approximately 25 air miles northeast of Watford City, ND · McKenzie, North Dakota

Replacement of an aged steel existing flowline carrying Federal minerals from a producing oil and gas well to a central tank battery. The existing line will be replaced with a 3" spooled fiberglass line.

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
10/16/2012
Comment Period
10/17/2012
Decision
11/2013 (Estimated)
Implementation
12/2013 (Estimated)
Project documents
Justin Hartel · jhartel@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityNatural Gas; Oil
Petro Hunt, LLC CMNU D-406 Production Fluid Flowline ReplacementDecision Signed Date: 11/20/2013 Legal Notice Date: 11/25/2013
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSections 5 & 6, T153N, R95W, McKenzie County, ND
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 11/18/2013
Approximately 9 air miles NW of Medora, ND · Billings, North Dakota

Installation of approximately 3800 feet of poly pipeline to transfer salt water from the Knutson Madison Unit to the Ramona Federal 21-6 injection well

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
09/27/2013
Comment Period
09/27/2013
Decision
11/2013 (Estimated)
Implementation
12/2013 (Estimated)
Project documents
Shawn Reisenauer · sreisenauer@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
Legacy Reserves Ramon Federal 21-6Decision Signed Date: 11/16/2013 Legal Notice Date: 11/16/2013
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 33, T141N, R102W and Section 6, T140N, R102W
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 11/14/2013
22 miles NE of Medora, ND · Billings, North Dakota

Livestock Water Pipeline and Stock Tank

Grazing management
Scoping Start
05/13/2013
Comment Period
05/13/2013
Decision
10/2013 (Estimated)
Implementation
11/2013 (Estimated)
Project documents
Jack Dahl · jdahl@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (9), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(9)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityGrazing Structural Improvements
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSW 1/4 Section 6, T143N, R100W
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 11/13/2013
10 miles NE of Amidon, ND · Slope, North Dakota

Replacing non-functional water well with new well

Grazing management
Scoping Start
05/13/2013
Comment Period
05/13/2013
Decision
07/2013 (Estimated)
Implementation
11/2013 (Estimated)
Project documents
Nickole Dahl · ndahl@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (9), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(9)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityGrazing Structural Improvements
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSE1/4 28-T136N-R100W
Decision Memo · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 10/21/2013
12 air miles SE of Watford city, ND and 15 air miles South of Watford City, ND · McKenzie, North Dakota

Two 8 inch steel crude oil gathering pipelines.One in Section 22, T148N, R98W, and one in Section 18, T148N, R100W, 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota.

Minerals and geologySpecial use management
Scoping Start
08/31/2012
Comment Period
08/31/2012
Decision
09/2013 (Estimated)
Implementation
12/2013 (Estimated)
Project documents
Kim Grotte · kgrotte@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityOil
Decision Memo for Bridger Pipeline, LLC Crude Oil Gathering PipelineDecision Signed Date: 09/27/2013 Legal Notice Date: 10/02/2013
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 22, T148N, R98W, and Section 17, T148N, R100W, 5th PM, McKenzie county, ND
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 9/30/2013
28 miles north of Belfield, ND · Billings, North Dakota

upgrade 7863 feet of overhead and install 614 feet of buried three phase electric line to connect Continental 1X-21H and 1-25H oil wells on private land

Special use management
Scoping Start
01/29/2013
Comment Period
01/30/2013
Decision
07/2013 (Estimated)
Implementation
10/2013 (Estimated)
Project documents
Martina Thornton · mthornton@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Roughrider Electric upgrade/intall overhead & Buried Electric LineDecision Signed Date: 07/11/2013 Legal Notice Date: 07/11/2013
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land Description28-144-99
Decision Memo · Dakota Prairie Grasslands All Units · updated 9/25/2013
Sec. 19 and 30, T147N, R102W. Sec 23 and 26, T147N, R103W. Sec 6 and7, T146N, R100W. Sec 5 and 6, T146N, R101W. Sec. 32, 33 and 5, T145N, R99W. Sec 19, 24, and 30, T145N, R98W. · McKenzie, North Dakota

The Forest Service is proposing to approve the installation of six range water pipelines across the McKenzie Ranger District. The installation of these projects will include the pipeline, stock tanks, and reclamation of the stock dams.

Grazing management
Scoping Start
04/25/2013
Comment Period
07/30/2013
Decision
09/2013 (Estimated)
Implementation
09/2013 (Estimated)
Project documents
Kyle Dalzell · kpdalzell@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (9), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(9)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityGrazing Structural Improvements
Range Water Pipelines, Stock Tanks, and Stock Dam ReclamationDecision Signed Date: 09/11/2013 Legal Notice Date: 09/24/2013
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Dakota Prairie Grasslands All Units · updated 9/25/2013
9 Miles South of Johnson's Corner in Sections 19 and 30. · McKenzie, North Dakota

Construction of a four inch poly crude gathering pipeline along an existing utility corridor.

Special use management
Scoping Start
11/03/2012
Comment Period
11/03/2012
Decision
07/2013 (Estimated)
Implementation
08/2013 (Estimated)
Project documents
Kim Grotte · kgrotte@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.3 (3)
Special AuthorityOil & Gas - Sec. 390, Energy Policy Act Of 2005 (Sec 390)
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Decision Memo For Saddle Butte Pipeline, LLC 4" Steel Crude Oil GatheringDecision Signed Date: 07/30/2013 Legal Notice Date: 08/02/2013
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSections 19 and 30, T149N, R95W, 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota
Decision Memo · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 9/25/2013
. · McKenzie, North Dakota

Construction of a 4 inch poly crude gathering pipeline along an existing utility corridor.

Special use management
Scoping Start
11/03/2012
Decision
07/2013 (Estimated)
Implementation
08/2013 (Estimated)
Project documents
Kim Grotte · kgrotte@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.3 (3)
Special AuthorityOil & Gas - Sec. 390, Energy Policy Act Of 2005 (Sec 390)
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 19 and 30, T149N, R95W, 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota
Environmental Assessment · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 9/24/2013
40 miles southwest of Watford City, ND · McKenzie, North Dakota

The Forest Service proposes to approve surface use associated with Slawson Exploration Company exercising its Federal lease rights to drill, complete, and produce an oil and gas well consistent with current law and regulation.

Special use managementMinerals and geology
Scoping Start
07/25/2011
Comment Period
05/03/2012
Objection Period Start
09/2013 (Estimated)
Decision
10/2013 (Estimated)
Implementation
11/2013 (Estimated)
Project documents
Justin Hartel · jhartel@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations; Natural Gas; Oil
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionLot 4, Section 27, Twp 147N, Rng 105W
Environmental Assessment · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 9/24/2013
40 miles southwest of Watford City, ND · McKenzie, North Dakota

The Forest Service proposes to approve surface use associated with Slawson Exploration Company exercising its Federal lease rights to drill, complete, and produce an oil and gas well consistent with current law and regulation.

Special use managementMinerals and geology
Scoping Start
07/25/2011
Comment Period
05/03/2012
Objection Period Start
09/2013 (Estimated)
Decision
10/2013 (Estimated)
Implementation
11/2013 (Estimated)
Project documents
Justin Hartel · jhartel@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations; Natural Gas; Oil
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionLot 4, Section 27, Twp 147N, Rng 105W
Environmental Assessment · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 9/24/2013
Located approximately 11 air miles southwest of Alexander, ND · McKenzie, North Dakota

The Forest Service is proposing to approve necessary surface use associated with Zenergy, Inc's proposal to drill, complete, and produce an oil and gas well on their Federal oil and gas lease consistent with current laws and regulations.

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
05/18/2012
Comment Period
11/02/2012
Decision
12/2013 (Estimated)
Implementation
06/2014 (Estimated)
Project documents
Justin Hartel · jhartel@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations; Natural Gas; Oil
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionLot 2 Section 21, T150N, R103W
Environmental Assessment · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 9/20/2013
40 miles southwest of Watford City, ND · McKenzie, North Dakota

The Forest Service proposes to approve surface use associated with Slawson Exploration Company exercising its Federal lease rights to drill, complete, and produce an oil and gas well consistent with current law and regulation.

Special use managementMinerals and geology
Scoping Start
07/25/2011
Comment Period
05/03/2012
Objection Period Start
09/2013 (Estimated)
Decision
10/2013 (Estimated)
Implementation
11/2013 (Estimated)
Project documents
Justin Hartel · jhartel@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations; Natural Gas; Oil
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionLot 4, Section 27, Twp 147N Rng 105W
Environmental Assessment · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 9/20/2013
40 miles southwest of Watford City, ND · McKenzie, North Dakota

The Forest Service proposes to approve surface use associated with Slawson Exploration Company exercising its Federal lease rights to drill, complete, and produce and oil and gas well consistent with current law and regulation.

Special use managementMinerals and geology
Scoping Start
07/25/2011
Comment Period
05/03/2012
Decision
10/2013 (Estimated)
Implementation
11/2013 (Estimated)
Project documents
Justin Hartel · jhartel@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations; Natural Gas; Oil
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionLot 4, Section 27, Twp 147N, Rng 105W
Environmental Assessment · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 9/20/2013
41 miles southwest of Watford City, ND · McKenzie, North Dakota

The Forest Service proposes to approve surface use associated with Slawson Exploration Company exercising its Federal lease rights to drill, complete, and produce an oil and gas well consistent with law and regulation.

Special use managementMinerals and geology
Scoping Start
07/25/2011
Comment Period
05/03/2012
Decision
10/2013 (Estimated)
Implementation
11/2013 (Estimated)
Project documents
Justin Hartel · jhartel@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations; Natural Gas; Oil
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNENE, Section 34, Twp 147N, Rng 105W
Environmental Assessment · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 9/20/2013
41 miles southwest of Watford City, ND · McKenzie, North Dakota

The Forest Service proposes to approve surface use associated with Slawson Exploration Company exercising its Federal lease rights to drill, complete, and produce an oil and gas well consistent with current law and regulation.

Minerals and geologySpecial use management
Scoping Start
07/25/2011
Comment Period
05/03/2012
Objection Period Start
09/2013 (Estimated)
Decision
10/2013 (Estimated)
Implementation
11/2013 (Estimated)
Project documents
Justin Hartel · jhartel@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations; Natural Gas; Oil
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNENE, Section 34, Twp 147N, Rng 105W
Environmental Assessment · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 9/20/2013
40 miles southwest of Watford City, ND · McKenzie, North Dakota

The Forest Service proposes to approve surface use associated with Slawson Exploration Company exercising its Federal lease rights to drill, complete, and produce an oil and gas well consistent with current law and regulations.

Special use managementMinerals and geology
Scoping Start
07/28/2011
Comment Period
05/03/2012
Decision
10/2013 (Estimated)
Implementation
11/2013 (Estimated)
Project documents
Justin Hartel · jhartel@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations; Natural Gas; Oil
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionLot 1, Section 27, Twp 147, Rng 105W
Environmental Assessment · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 9/20/2013
40 miles southwest of Watford City, ND · McKenzie, North Dakota

The Forest Service proposes to approve surface use associated with Slawson Exploration Company exercising its Federal lease rights to drill, complete, and produce a proposed oil and gas well consistent with current law and regulation.

Minerals and geologySpecial use management
Scoping Start
07/28/2011
Comment Period
05/03/2012
Objection Period Start
09/2013 (Estimated)
Decision
10/2013 (Estimated)
Implementation
11/2013 (Estimated)
Project documents
Justin Hartel · jhartel@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations; Natural Gas; Oil
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionLot 1, Section 27 Twp 147N Rng 105W
Environmental Assessment · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 9/20/2013
40 miles southwest of Watford City, ND · McKenzie, North Dakota

The Forest Service proposes to approve surface use associated with Slawson Exploration Company exercising its Federal lease rights to drill, complete, and produce an oil and gas well consistent with current law and regulation.

Special use managementMinerals and geology
Scoping Start
07/28/2011
Comment Period
05/03/2012
Objection Period Start
09/2013 (Estimated)
Decision
10/2013 (Estimated)
Implementation
11/2013 (Estimated)
Project documents
Justin Hartel · jhartel@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations; Natural Gas; Oil
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionLot 1, Section 27, Twp 147N, Rng 105W
Environmental Assessment · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 9/4/2013
24 miles west-northwest of New Town, ND · McKenzie, North Dakota

The Forest Service proposes to approve surface use associated with Whiting Oil & Gas Corporation exercising its Federal lease rights to drill, complete, and produce and oil and gas well consistent with current law and regulation.

Special use managementMinerals and geology
Scoping Start
11/03/2010
Comment Period
05/03/2012
Objection Period Start
08/2013 (Estimated)
Decision
09/2013 (Estimated)
Implementation
10/2013 (Estimated)
Project documents
Justin Hartel · jhartel@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations; Natural Gas; Oil
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSESW Section 20, Twp 153N, Rng 96W
Environmental Assessment · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 9/4/2013
24 miles west-northwest of New Town, ND · McKenzie, North Dakota

The Forest Service proposes to approved surface use associated with Whiting Oil & Gas Corporation exercising its Federal lease rights to drill, complete, and produce an oil and gas well consistent with current law and regulation.

Minerals and geologySpecial use management
Scoping Start
11/03/2010
Comment Period
05/03/2012
Objection Period Start
08/2013 (Estimated)
Decision
09/2013 (Estimated)
Implementation
10/2013 (Estimated)
Project documents
Justin Hartel · jhartel@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations; Natural Gas; Oil
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSESW Section 20, Twp 153N, Rng 96W
Environmental Assessment · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 9/4/2013
24 miles west-northwest of New Town, ND · McKenzie, North Dakota

The Forest Service proposes to approve surface use associated with Whiting Oil & Gas Corporation exercising its existing lease rights to drill, complete, and produce an oil and gas well consistent with current law and regulation.

Special use managementMinerals and geology
Scoping Start
11/03/2010
Comment Period
05/03/2012
Objection Period Start
08/2013 (Estimated)
Decision
09/2013 (Estimated)
Implementation
10/2013 (Estimated)
Project documents
Justin Hartel · jhartel@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations; Natural Gas; Oil
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSESW Section 20, Twp 153N, Rng 96W
Environmental Assessment · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 9/4/2013
25 miles west-northwest of New Town, ND · McKenzie, North Dakota

The Forest Service proposes to approve surface use associated with Whiting Oil & Gas Corporation exercising its Federal lease rights to drill, complete, and produce an oil and gas well consistent with current law and regulation.

Minerals and geologySpecial use management
Scoping Start
11/03/2010
Comment Period
05/03/2012
Objection Period Start
08/2013 (Estimated)
Decision
09/2013 (Estimated)
Implementation
10/2013 (Estimated)
Project documents
Justin Hartel · jhartel@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations; Natural Gas; Oil
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSESE, Section 19, Twp 153, Rng 96
Environmental Assessment · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 9/4/2013
25 miles west-northwest of New Town, ND · McKenzie, North Dakota

The Forest Service proposes to approve surface use associated with Whiting Oil & Gas Corporation exercising its Federal lease rights to drill, complete, and produce and oil and gas well consistent with current law and regulation

Special use managementMinerals and geology
Scoping Start
11/03/2010
Comment Period
05/03/2012
Objection Period Start
08/2013 (Estimated)
Decision
09/2013 (Estimated)
Implementation
10/2013 (Estimated)
Project documents
Justin Hartel · jhartel@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations; Natural Gas; Oil
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSESE Section 19, Twp 153N, Rng 96W
Environmental Assessment · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 9/4/2013
25 miles west-northwest of New Town, ND · McKenzie, North Dakota

The Forest Service proposes to approve surface use associated with Whiting Oil & Gas Corporation exercising is Federal lease rights to drill, complete, and produce and oil and gas well consistent with current law and regulation.

Minerals and geologySpecial use management
Scoping Start
11/03/2010
Comment Period
05/03/2012
Objection Period Start
08/2013 (Estimated)
Decision
09/2013 (Estimated)
Implementation
10/2013 (Estimated)
Project documents
Justin Hartel · jhartel@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations; Natural Gas; Oil
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSESE Section 19, Twp 153N, Rng 101
Environmental Assessment · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 8/23/2013
Approximately 28 air miles northeast of Watford City, ND · McKenzie, North Dakota

The Forest Service is proposing to approve necessary surface use associated with Continental Resources proposal to drill, complete, and produce an oil well on their Federal oil and gas lease consistent with current laws and regulations.

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
04/09/2012
Comment Period
08/2013 (Estimated)
Decision
09/2013 (Estimated)
Implementation
10/2013 (Estimated)
Project documents
Justin Hartel · jhartel@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations; Natural Gas; Oil
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSWSW Section 8, T.153N., R.94W.
Environmental Assessment · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 8/23/2013
Approximately 28 air miles northeast of Watford City, ND · McKenzie, North Dakota

The Forest Service is proposing to approve necessary surface use associated with Continental Resources proposal to drill, complete, and produce an oil well on their Federal oil and gas lease consistent with current laws and regulations.

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
04/09/2012
Comment Period
06/06/2012
Decision
09/2013 (Estimated)
Implementation
10/2013 (Estimated)
Project documents
Justin Hartel · jhartel@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations; Natural Gas; Oil
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSWSW Section 8 T.153N., R94W.
Environmental Assessment · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 8/23/2013
Approximately 28 air miles northeast of Watford City, ND · McKenzie, North Dakota

The Forest Service is proposing to approve necessary surface use associated with Continental Resources proposal to drill, complete, and produce an oil well on their Federal oil and gas lease consistent with current laws and regulations.

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
04/09/2012
Comment Period
06/06/2012
Decision
09/2013 (Estimated)
Implementation
10/2013 (Estimated)
Project documents
Justin Hartel · jhartel@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations; Natural Gas; Oil
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSWSW Section 8, T.153N., R.94W.
Environmental Assessment · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 8/23/2013
Approximately 28 air miles northeast of Watford City, ND · McKenzie, North Dakota

The Forest Service is proposing to approve necessary surface use associated with Continental Resources proposal to drill, complete, and produce an oil well on their Federal oil and gas lease consistent with current laws and regulations.

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
04/09/2012
Comment Period
06/06/2012
Decision
09/2013 (Estimated)
Implementation
10/2013 (Estimated)
Project documents
Justin Hartel · jhartel@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations; Natural Gas; Oil
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSWSW Section 8 T.153N., R.94W.
Environmental Assessment · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 8/23/2013
Approximately 30 air miles northeast of Watford City, ND. · McKenzie, North Dakota

The Forest Service is proposing to approve necessary surface use associated with Petro-Hunt's proposal to drill, complete, and produce an oil well on their Federal oil and gas lease consistent with current laws and regulations.

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
05/08/2012
Comment Period
07/13/2012
Decision
01/2014 (Estimated)
Implementation
06/2014 (Estimated)
Project documents
Justin Hartel · jhartel@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations; Natural Gas; Oil
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionLot 7 Section 31, T154N, R94W
Environmental Assessment · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 8/23/2013
Approximately 30 air miles northeast of Watford City, ND. · McKenzie, North Dakota

The Forest Service is proposing to approve necessary surface use associated with Petro-Hunt’s proposal to drill, complete, and produce an oil well on their Federal oil and gas lease consistent with current laws and regulations.

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
05/08/2012
Comment Period
07/13/2012
Decision
01/2014 (Estimated)
Implementation
06/2014 (Estimated)
Project documents
Justin Hartel · jhartel@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations; Natural Gas; Oil
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionLot 7 Section 31, T154N, R94W
Environmental Assessment · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 8/23/2013
Approximately 30 air miles northeast of Watford City, ND. · McKenzie, North Dakota

The Forest Service is proposing to approve necessary surface use associated with Petro-Hunt’s proposal to drill, complete, and produce an oil well on their Federal oil and gas lease consistent with current laws and regulations.

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
05/08/2012
Comment Period
07/13/2012
Decision
01/2014 (Estimated)
Implementation
06/2014 (Estimated)
Project documents
Justin Hartel · jhartel@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations; Natural Gas; Oil
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionLot 7 Section 31, T154N, R94W
Environmental Assessment · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 8/23/2013
Approximately 30 air miles northeast of Watford City, ND. · McKenzie, North Dakota

The Forest Service is proposing to approve necessary surface use associated with Petro-Hunt’s proposal to drill, complete, and produce an oil well on their Federal oil and gas lease consistent with current laws and regulations.

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
05/08/2012
Comment Period
07/13/2012
Decision
01/2014 (Estimated)
Implementation
06/2014 (Estimated)
Project documents
Justin Hartel · jhartel@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations; Natural Gas; Oil
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionLot 7 Section 31, T154N, R94W
Environmental Assessment · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 8/23/2013
Approximately 30 air miles northeast of Watford City, ND. · McKenzie, North Dakota

The Forest Service is proposing to approve necessary surface use associated with Petro-Hunt’s proposal to drill, complete, and produce an oil well on their Federal oil and gas lease consistent with current laws and regulations.

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
05/08/2012
Comment Period
07/13/2012
Decision
01/2014 (Estimated)
Implementation
06/2014 (Estimated)
Project documents
Justin Hartel · jhartel@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations; Natural Gas; Oil
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionLot 7 Section 31, T154N, R94W
Environmental Assessment · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 8/23/2013
Approximately 30 air miles northeast of Watford City, ND. · McKenzie, North Dakota

The Forest Service is proposing to approve necessary surface use associated with Petro-Hunt’s proposal to drill, complete, and produce an oil well on their Federal oil and gas lease consistent with current laws and regulations.

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
05/08/2012
Comment Period
07/13/2012
Decision
01/2014 (Estimated)
Implementation
06/2014 (Estimated)
Project documents
Justin Hartel · jhartel@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations; Oil; Wind
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionLot 7 Section 31, T154N, R94W
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 8/15/2013
Approimately 25 miles north of Medora, N · Billings, North Dakota

6950' of 8" poly gas pipeline to connect the Anderson Butte 11-17THF to an existing line

Special use management
Scoping Start
09/18/2012
Comment Period
09/19/2012
Decision
07/2013 (Estimated)
Implementation
08/2013 (Estimated)
Project documents
Cathy Walsh · cewalsh@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSections 17, 18-144-101, Billings County, ND
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 8/9/2013
14 1/2 air miles northeast of Medora, ND · Billings, North Dakota

Proposal to construct 3.20 acre well pad and a 645 foot access road on NFS lands to develop underlying Federal minerals

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
06/10/2013
Comment Period
06/10/2013
Decision
08/2013 (Estimated)
Implementation
11/2013 (Estimated)
Project documents
Curtis Decker · cdecker@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
Whiting Oil and Gas Well BSMU 1910Decision Signed Date: 08/08/2013 Legal Notice Date: 08/08/2013
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNW 1/4, Section 19, T142N, R100W, Billings County
Decision Memo · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 7/31/2013
3 miles west of Grassy Butte, ND. · McKenzie, North Dakota

Construction of approximately 3,514 feet of access road across National Forest System lands, and the installation of utilities along that access road, to the GMX Resources, Inc. Charlie State 21-16-1H well site.

Special use management
Scoping Start
07/23/2012
Comment Period
07/23/2012
Decision
12/2012 (Estimated)
Implementation
08/2013 (Estimated)
Project documents
Jeff Ingalls · jingalls@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations; Natural Gas; Oil; Road Improvements/Construction
GMX Resources, Inc. Charlie State 21-16-1H access road and utilitiesDecision Signed Date: 12/21/2012 Legal Notice Date: 01/12/2013
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSections 8 & 9, T145N, R98W, 5th Principle Meridian, McKenzie County, North Dakota
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 7/19/2013
. · Slope, North Dakota

10 miles NE of Amidon, ND

Grazing management
Scoping Start
05/13/2013
Comment Period
05/13/2013
Decision
07/2013 (Estimated)
Implementation
09/2013 (Estimated)
Project documents
Nickole Dahl · ndahl@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (9), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(9)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityGrazing Structural Improvements
Allotment 021 replacement water well and pipline extension & tankDecision Signed Date: 07/03/2013 Legal Notice Date: 07/03/2013
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSW1/4 Section 20, T136N, R100W
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 7/19/2013
. · Slope, North Dakota

Livestock water tank and pipeline - remove dugout

Grazing management
Scoping Start
05/13/2013
Comment Period
05/13/2013
Decision
07/2013 (Estimated)
Implementation
09/2013 (Estimated)
Project documents
Robin Nieto · rnieto@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (9), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(9)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityGrazing Structural Improvements
Allotment 023 Water PipelineDecision Signed Date: 07/18/2013 Legal Notice Date: 07/18/2013
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land Description12-133-104
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 7/19/2013
20 miles NE of Medora, ND · Billings, North Dakota

Replace a non-functional water well

Grazing management
Scoping Start
05/13/2013
Comment Period
05/13/2013
Decision
07/2013 (Estimated)
Implementation
09/2013 (Estimated)
Project documents
Jack Dahl · jdahl@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (9), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(9)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityGrazing Structural Improvements
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNE1/4 Section 18, T142N, R100W
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 7/18/2013
15 miles west Amidon, ND · Slope, North Dakota

Attach pipeline to existing well and add a livestock tank due to poor quality water in dam

Grazing management
Scoping Start
05/13/2013
Comment Period
05/13/2013
Decision
07/2013 (Estimated)
Implementation
09/2013 (Estimated)
Project documents
Robin Nieto · rnieto@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (9), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(9)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityGrazing Structural Improvements
Allotment 037 pipeline extentionDecision Signed Date: 07/18/2013 Legal Notice Date: 07/18/2013
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionE 1/2 of Section 33, T134N, R103W
Decision Memo · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 6/28/2013
Sections 2, 3, 9, 10, T147N, R103W; Sections 3, 19, 30, and 31, T148N, R102W; and Section 35, T148N, R103W, 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota. · McKenzie, North Dakota

Upgrade an existing 69kV transmission line to 115kV. Replacement of the poles and wires. All construction would take place within the existing 50 foot wide ROW.

Special use management
Scoping Start
08/30/2012
Comment Period
08/30/2012
Decision
06/2013 (Estimated)
Implementation
08/2013 (Estimated)
Project documents
Jeff Ingalls · jingalls@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (2), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(2)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
McKenzie Electric Coop, Inc. Transmission Power Line Upgrade(Hay Butte to GDecision Signed Date: 06/06/2013 Legal Notice Date: 06/11/2013
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Decision Memo · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 6/3/2013
Located approximately 17 air miles southeast of Watford City, ND. · McKenzie, North Dakota

The Forest Service proposes to approve surface use associated with Resolute Natural Resources, LLC exercising its federal lease rights to drill, complete, and produce an oil and gas well consistent with exiting laws and regulations.

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
07/16/2012
Comment Period
01/17/2013
Decision
05/2013 (Estimated)
Implementation
06/2013 (Estimated)
Project documents
Justin Hartel · jhartel@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.3 (3)
Special AuthorityOil & Gas - Sec. 390, Energy Policy Act Of 2005 (Sec 390)
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations; Minerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations; Road Improvements/Construction
Resolute Natural Resources Company, LLC Diamond 11-12-1H, Horovitz 10-09-1HDecision Signed Date: 05/28/2013 Legal Notice Date: 06/03/2013
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSWSW section 2, T147N, R98W, 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota
Decision Memo · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 5/6/2013
Approximately 25 air miles northeast of Watford City, ND · McKenzie, North Dakota

This project will replace two existing saltwater pipelines for Petro-Hunt located within the existing Charlson Oil Field. The existing lines are aged and are at risk of failure.

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
10/16/2012
Comment Period
10/18/2012
Decision
04/2013 (Estimated)
Implementation
06/2013 (Estimated)
Project documents
Justin Hartel · jhartel@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.3 (3)
Special AuthorityOil & Gas - Sec. 390, Energy Policy Act Of 2005 (Sec 390)
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityNatural Gas; Oil
Decision Memo For Petro-Hunt, LLC Silurian 39-1 and Silurian 54-1 SaltwaterDecision Signed Date: 04/24/2013 Legal Notice Date: 04/30/2013
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSections 7, 17, & 18, T153N, R95W, McKenzie County, ND
Decision Memo · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 1/24/2013
23 miles west of Watford City, ND · McKenzie, North Dakota

The Forest Service proposes to approve surface use associated with Petro-Hunt exercising its Federal lease rights to drill, complete, and produce an oil and gas well consistent with existing laws and regulations.

Minerals and geologySpecial use management
Scoping Start
08/31/2011
Comment Period
05/03/2012
Decision
01/2013 (Estimated)
Implementation
03/2013 (Estimated)
Project documents
Justin Hartel · jhartel@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.3 (3)
Special AuthorityOil & Gas - Sec. 390, Energy Policy Act Of 2005 (Sec 390)
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations; Natural Gas; Oil
Petro-Hunt LLC USA 150-102-6A-7-1H Well Proposal and UtilitiesDecision Signed Date: 01/17/2013 Legal Notice Date: 01/24/2013
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNENE Section 6 Twp 150N Rng 102W
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 12/12/2012
13 miles NE of Medora, ND · Billings, North Dakota

Replace 1,000 Feet flowline

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
01/26/2012
Decision
02/2012 (Estimated)
Implementation
05/2012 (Estimated)
Project documents
Curtis Decker · cdecker@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
Whiting BSMU Flowline 3002Decision Signed Date: 02/17/2012
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land Descriptionswsw 30-142-100
Whiting NERU 2903 Completed
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 12/12/2012
27 air miles NW of Belfield, ND · Billings, North Dakota

Pipeline Replacement

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
12/06/2011
Decision
12/2011 (Estimated)
Implementation
03/2012 (Estimated)
Project documents
Josh Wilke · joshwilke@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
WhitingNERU 2903Decision Signed Date: 12/28/2011
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionE 1/2 of Section 29, T144N, R101W
Decision Memo · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 12/6/2012
14 miles northeast of Watford City, ND · McKenzie, North Dakota

Forest Service proposes to issue a special use permit to Oneok Rockies Midstream LLC to bury a gas pipeline within an existing road/pipeline corridor to allow natural gas to be marketed from the Clear Creek Federal 1-26H oil and gas well.

Special use management
Scoping Start
05/07/2012
Comment Period
05/07/2012
Decision
07/2012 (Estimated)
Implementation
10/2012 (Estimated)
Project documents
Kim Grotte · kgrotte@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations; Natural Gas
Oneok Rockies Midstream, L.L.C. Natural Gas Gathering PipelineDecision Signed Date: 07/27/2012
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 27, T152N, R97W, 5th PM
Decision Memo · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 12/4/2012
9 miles southeast of Watford City, ND · McKenzie, North Dakota

Forest Service proposes to issue a special use permit to Newfield Production Company, Inc to construct 3,131 feet of road and install pipelines & utilities on NFS land to provide access and service to a proposed oil well on private surface.

Special use management
Scoping Start
05/07/2012
Comment Period
05/07/2012
Decision
08/2012 (Estimated)
Implementation
11/2012 (Estimated)
Project documents
Jeff Ingalls · jingalls@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.12 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(8)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Decision Memo For Newfield Production Company Berg Federal 149-97-30-31-1H,Decision Signed Date: 08/16/2012 Legal Notice Date: 08/17/2012
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 19, T149N, R97W, 5th PM
Decision Memo · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 12/3/2012
Several areas across the McKenzie Ranger District · McKenzie, North Dakota

Reissue special use permits previously permitted to US West Communications, Inc. to Missouri Valley Communications, Inc., Consolidated Telecom, and Qwest.

Special use management
Scoping Start
01/2008 (Estimated)
Decision
01/2008 (Estimated)
Implementation
01/2008 (Estimated)
Project documents
Debbie Riely · driely@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (15)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Decision Memo · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 11/30/2012
13 air miles northeast of Keene, ND · McKenzie, North Dakota

The Forest Service proposes to approve surface use associated with Petro-Hunt exercising its Federal lease rights to drill, complete, and produce a proposed oil and gas well consistent with current law and regulations.

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
04/30/2012
Comment Period
07/31/2012
Decision
09/2012 (Estimated)
Implementation
09/2012 (Estimated)
Project documents
Justin Hartel · jhartel@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.3 (3)
Special AuthorityOil & Gas - Sec. 390, Energy Policy Act Of 2005 (Sec 390)
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations; Natural Gas; Oil
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSWNW Section 1, T153N, R95W
Decision Memo · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 11/27/2012
19 miles southwest of Watford City, ND · McKenzie, North Dakota

The Forest Service proposes to approve surface use associated with True Oil exercising its Federal lease rights to drill, complete, and produce an oil and gas well consistent with current law and regulation.

Minerals and geologySpecial use management
Scoping Start
11/03/2010
Comment Period
05/03/2012
Decision
11/2012 (Estimated)
Implementation
12/2012 (Estimated)
Project documents
Justin Hartel · jhartel@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.3 (3)
Special AuthorityOil & Gas - Sec. 390, Energy Policy Act Of 2005 (Sec 390)
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations; Natural Gas; Oil
True Oil LLC True Federal 21-3 3-10HDecision Signed Date: 11/16/2012 Legal Notice Date: 11/22/2012
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNENW Section 3, Twp 147N, Rng 101W
Decision Memo · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 9/10/2012
10 miles southeast of Watford City, ND · McKenzie, North Dakota

The Forest Service proposes to approve surface use associated with XTO Energy Incorporated exercising its Federal lease rights to drill, complete, and produce an oil and gas well consistent with current law and regulation.

Special use managementMinerals and geology
Scoping Start
10/13/2009
Comment Period
05/03/2012
Decision
09/2012 (Estimated)
Implementation
09/2012 (Estimated)
Project documents
Justin Hartel · jhartel@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.3 (3)
Special AuthorityOil & Gas - Sec. 390, Energy Policy Act Of 2005 (Sec 390)
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations; Natural Gas; Oil
XTO Energy, Inc. Mandal Federal 41X-29Decision Signed Date: 09/04/2012 Legal Notice Date: 09/08/2012
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNENE Section 29, Twp 149N, Rng 97W
Decision Memo · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 9/10/2012
10 miles southeast of Watford City, ND · McKenzie, North Dakota

The Forest Service proposes to approve surface use associated with XTO Energy Incorporated exercising its Federal lease rights to drill, complete, and produce an oil and gas well consistent with current law and regulation.

Minerals and geologySpecial use management
Scoping Start
10/13/2009
Comment Period
05/03/2012
Decision
09/2012 (Estimated)
Implementation
09/2012 (Estimated)
Project documents
Justin Hartel · jhartel@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.3 (3)
Special AuthorityOil & Gas - Sec. 390, Energy Policy Act Of 2005 (Sec 390)
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations; Natural Gas; Oil
XTO Energy, Inc. Mandal Federal 41X-29Decision Signed Date: 09/04/2012 Legal Notice Date: 09/08/2012
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNENE Section 29, Twp 149N, Rng 97W
Decision Memo · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 8/6/2012
Located 19 air miles southwest of Watford City, ND. · McKenzie, North Dakota

True Oil, LLC proposes to construct a well pad, access approach, and install utilities along the access approach within the developed Red Wing Creek Oil Field.

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
11/18/2010
Comment Period
05/21/2012
Decision
08/2012 (Estimated)
Implementation
08/2012 (Estimated)
Project documents
Justin Hartel · jhartel@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.3 (3)
Special AuthorityOil & Gas - Sec. 390, Energy Policy Act Of 2005 (Sec 390)
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations; Natural Gas; Oil
True Oil, LLC True Federal 31-32Decision Signed Date: 08/02/2012 Legal Notice Date: 08/06/2012
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNWNE Section 32, T148N, R101W
Decision Memo · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 7/16/2012
Approximately 7 miles west - northwest of New Town, North Dakota · McKenzie, North Dakota

The Forest Service is proposing to approve necessary surface use associated with Continental Resources proposal to drill, complete, and produce an oil well on their Federal oil and gas lease consistent with current laws and regulations.

Special use managementMinerals and geology
Scoping Start
08/08/2011
Comment Period
05/03/2012
Decision
07/2012 (Estimated)
Implementation
08/2012 (Estimated)
Project documents
Justin Hartel · jhartel@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.3 (3)
Special AuthorityOil & Gas - Sec. 390, Energy Policy Act Of 2005 (Sec 390)
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations; Natural Gas; Oil
Continental Resources, Inc. Harms 1-32HDecision Signed Date: 07/06/2012 Legal Notice Date: 07/13/2012
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSESW Section 32, Twp 153N, Rng 93W
Decision Memo · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 7/16/2012
7 miles west-northwest of New Town, ND · McKenzie, North Dakota

The Forest Service proposes to approve the surface use associated with Continental Resources exercising it Federal lease rights to drill, complete, and produce an oil and gas well consistent with current law and regulations.

Special use managementMinerals and geology
Scoping Start
08/08/2011
Comment Period
05/03/2012
Decision
07/2012 (Estimated)
Implementation
07/2012 (Estimated)
Project documents
Justin Hartel · jhartel@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.3 (3)
Special AuthorityOil & Gas - Sec. 390, Energy Policy Act Of 2005 (Sec 390)
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations; Natural Gas; Oil
Continental Resources, Inc.Decision Signed Date: 07/06/2012 Legal Notice Date: 07/13/2012
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSESW Section 32; Twp 153N; Rng 93W
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 7/5/2012
approximately 8 miles northwest of Medora, ND · Billings, North Dakota

8,700' of 6" poly pipeline

Special use management
Scoping Start
03/22/2012
Decision
06/2012 (Estimated)
Implementation
08/2012 (Estimated)
Project documents
Cathy Walsh · cewalsh@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Oneok Demore 31-10 Gas PipelineDecision Signed Date: 06/28/2012
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSections 3, 10, 11, 141N,102W, Billings County
Decision Memo · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 7/2/2012
20 miles west-northwest of New Town, ND · McKenzie, North Dakota

The Forest Service proposes to approve surface use associated with Petro-Hunt exercising its Federal lease rights to drill, complete, and produce a proposed oil and gas well consistent with current law and regulations.

Minerals and geologySpecial use management
Scoping Start
09/01/2011
Comment Period
05/03/2012
Decision
06/2012 (Estimated)
Implementation
08/2012 (Estimated)
Project documents
Justin Hartel · jhartel@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.3 (3)
Special AuthorityOil & Gas - Sec. 390, Energy Policy Act Of 2005 (Sec 390)
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations; Natural Gas; Oil
Petro-Hunt, L.L.C. USA 153-95-18B-1HDecision Signed Date: 06/25/2012 Legal Notice Date: 06/29/2012
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNWNW Section 18 Twp 153N; Rng 95
Decision Memo · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 7/2/2012
20 miles west-northwest of New Town, ND · McKenzie, North Dakota

The Forest Service proposes to approve the surface use associated with Petro-Hunt exercising its Federal lease rights to drill, complete, and produce a proposed oil and gas well consistent with current law and regulations.

Minerals and geologySpecial use management
Scoping Start
09/01/2011
Comment Period
05/03/2012
Decision
06/2012 (Estimated)
Implementation
08/2012 (Estimated)
Project documents
Justin Hartel · jhartel@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.3 (3)
Special AuthorityOil & Gas - Sec. 390, Energy Policy Act Of 2005 (Sec 390)
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations; Natural Gas; Oil
Petro-Hunt, L.L.C. USA 153-95-18B-2HDecision Signed Date: 06/25/2012 Legal Notice Date: 06/29/2012
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNWNW Section 18, Twp 153N, Rng 95W
Decision Memo · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 6/15/2012
22 miles southwest of Watford City, ND · McKenzie, North Dakota

Sequel Energy proposes to construct a well pad, access approach, and install utilities along the access approach within the developed North Branch Oil Field.

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
09/19/2011
Comment Period
05/07/2012
Decision
06/2012 (Estimated)
Implementation
07/2012 (Estimated)
Project documents
Justin Hartel · jhartel@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityNatural Gas; Oil
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSESE Section 35, T.148N., R.102W., 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota.
Decision Memo · Medora Ranger District · updated 5/21/2012
8 miles NW of Belfield, ND · Billings, North Dakota

Construction of a well pad and access

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
01/07/2011
Decision
05/2011 (Estimated)
Implementation
06/2011 (Estimated)
Project documents
Josh Wilke · joshwilke@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (17), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(17)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 11, T140N, R100W
Environmental Assessment · Sheyenne Ranger District · updated 3/6/2012
The Jorgen’s Hollow Campground and Trail project is located in the northeastern corner of the Sheyenne National Grassland · Richland, North Dakota

This project proposes constructing a campground and associated structures for campers and horse camping as well as constructing a 4 mile long hiking trail at the east trailhead for the North Country Trail

Recreation managementFacility management
Scoping Start
06/18/2008
Comment Period
09/27/2010
Decision
02/2012 (Estimated)
Implementation
06/2012 (Estimated)
Project documents
Colleen Rufsvold · crufsvold@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityFacility Improvements/Construction
Jorgen's Hollow Campground and Trail ProjectDecision Signed Date: 02/17/2012 Legal Notice Date: 02/24/2012
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsSheyenne Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionRichland County, North Dakota NE1/4 Sec. 10, Sec. 11 and the W1/2 Sec. 12, T.135, 52W.
Environmental Assessment · Medora Ranger District · updated 10/31/2011
Approximately one mile southwest of Medora, ND · Billings; Slope, North Dakota

Proposed extension of the Maah Daah Hey trail from Sully Creek State Park to the Burning Coal Vein campground.

Recreation management
Scoping Start
03/14/2003
Comment Period
08/31/2006
Decision
07/2007 (Estimated)
Implementation
05/2008 (Estimated)
Project documents
Jeffery Adams · jcadams@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityTrail Management
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSW1/4, Section 34, T140N, R102W to NW 1/4 Section 13 T136N, R102W.
Decision Memo · Mckenzie Ranger District · updated 10/19/2011
Existing buffalo fence around Park that is located on Forest Service lands. · McKenzie, North Dakota

Reissue special use permit to Theodore Roosevelt National Park for buffalo fence.

Special area management
Scoping Start
01/2008 (Estimated)
Decision
01/2008 (Estimated)
Implementation
01/2008 (Estimated)
Project documents
Debbie Riely · driely@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (15)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT147N R100 W S12 SWSW, S13 NWNW; T148N R99W S21 SESW, S1/2SE
Environmental Assessment · Grand River Ranger District · updated 9/30/2009
NW part of the Grand River National Grasslands · Perkins, South Dakota

Revise the Allotment Management Plans for Pasture 1 through 5 allotments on the Grand River National Grasslands.

Grazing management
Scoping Start
11/21/2008
Comment Period
04/27/2009
Decision
09/2009 (Estimated)
Implementation
10/2009 (Estimated)
Project documents
Paul Drayton · pdrayton@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityGrazing, Rescissions Act Of 1995
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityGrazing Allotment Management
Allotments 1-5 Vegetation ManagementDecision Signed Date: 09/30/2009 Legal Notice Date: 09/30/2009
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsGrand River Ranger District
Environmental Assessment · Medora Ranger District · updated 12/19/2007
Various locations within Bilings and Slope counties, ND · Billings; Slope, North Dakota

Control of Prairie Dog colonies that encroach on private lands from Federal Lands

Grazing management
Scoping Start
03/06/2007
Comment Period
10/01/2007
Decision
11/2007 (Estimated)
Implementation
10/2008 (Estimated)
Project documents
Ryan Pitts · rpitts@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityGrazing Allotment Management
Black-tailed Prairie Dog Management ProjectDecision Signed Date: 11/26/2007 Legal Notice Date: 11/29/2007
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land Description23 various portions of sections located in T133,134,137,138,140-143N, R99-106W
Environmental Impact Statement · Dakota Prairie Grasslands All Units · updated 3/16/2007
Little Missouri, Sheyenne, Cedar River Nat'l Grasslands, Denbigh and Souris Experimental Forests in ND, Grand River Nat'l Grasslands, SD · Billings; Golden Valley; Grant; McHenry; McKenzie; Ransom; Richland; Sioux; Slope; Corson; Perkins; Ziebach, North Dakota; South Dakota

The DPG will analyze methods for treatment and control of noxious weeds across the unit.

Vegetation management (other than forest products)
NOI in Federal Register
06/14/2005
DEIS NOA in Federal Register
05/05/2006
FEIS NOA in Federal Register
03/16/2007
Decision
03/2007 (Estimated)
Implementation
03/2007 (Estimated)
Project documents
Sheila McNee · smcnee@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityNoxious Weed Treatments
Dakota Prairie Grasslands Noxious Weed Management ProjectDecision Signed Date: 03/02/2007 Legal Notice Date: 03/09/2007
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsDakota Prairie Grasslands All Units
Environmental Impact Statement · Dakota Prairie Grasslands All Units · updated 12/6/2006
Dakota Prairie Grasslands · Billings; Golden Valley; Grant; McHenry; McKenzie; Ransom; Richland; Sioux; Slope; Corson; Perkins; Ziebach, North Dakota; South Dakota

Final decision to fully implement the DPG LRMP with minor changes. See phased decision language in the 2002 LRMP ROD

Land management planning
NOI in Federal Register
02/26/1997
DEIS NOA in Federal Register
07/16/1999
FEIS NOA in Federal Register
07/27/2001
Decision
09/2006 (Estimated)
Implementation
10/2006 (Estimated)
Project documents
Sheila McNee · bquale@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation219 (1982)
Project ActivityPlan Creation/Revision
Livestock Grazing ROD for the DPG LRMPDecision Signed Date: 09/20/2006 Legal Notice Date: 10/13/2006
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsDakota Prairie Grasslands All Units
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Medora Ranger District

The Forest Service is proposing a program of prairie dog management, including responding to unwanted encroachment onto non-National Forest System land and diverting colonies away from non-NFS land. Adaptive management will allow for future actions.

Wildlife, fish, rare plants