Decision Memo Completed

ContinentalResources Inc Harms 2-32H

Dakota Prairie Grasslands McKenzie, North Dakota Mckenzie Ranger District

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.

Location

7 miles west-northwest of New Town, ND

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
08/08/2011
2
Comment Period
05/03/2012
3
Decision
07/2012 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
07/2012 (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.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
Special use managementMinerals and geology