Decision Memo Completed

Continental Resources Harms 1-32H

Dakota Prairie Grasslands McKenzie, North Dakota Mckenzie Ranger District

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.

Location

Approximately 7 miles west - northwest of New Town, North Dakota

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
08/08/2011
2
Comment Period
05/03/2012
3
Decision
07/2012 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
08/2012 (Estimated)

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
Special use managementMinerals and geology