Decision Memo Completed

Petro-Hunt LLC USA 150-102-6A-7-1H

Dakota Prairie Grasslands McKenzie, North Dakota Mckenzie Ranger District

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.

Location

23 miles west of Watford City, ND

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
08/31/2011
2
Comment Period
05/03/2012
3
Decision
01/2013 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
03/2013 (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
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
Minerals and geologySpecial use management