Decision Memo Completed

True Oil LLC Federal 21-3 3-10H

Dakota Prairie Grasslands McKenzie, North Dakota Mckenzie Ranger District

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.

Location

19 miles southwest of Watford City, ND

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
11/03/2010
2
Comment Period
05/03/2012
3
Decision
11/2012 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
12/2012 (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
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
Minerals and geologySpecial use management