Environmental Assessment Cancelled

Burlington Resources Ora 21-25H

Dakota Prairie Grasslands McKenzie, North Dakota Mckenzie Ranger District

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.

Location

15 miles south-southeast of Watford City, ND

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
06/06/2011
2
Comment Period
05/03/2012
3
Objection Period Start
09/2014 (Estimated)
4
Decision
10/2014 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
02/2015 (Estimated)

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
Special use managementMinerals and geology