Decision Memo Completed

Resolute Natural Resources Company, LLC Three Well Pad Oil and Gas Proposal

Dakota Prairie Grasslands McKenzie, North Dakota Mckenzie Ranger District

The Forest Service proposes to approve surface use associated with Resolute Natural Resources, LLC exercising its federal lease rights to drill, complete, and produce an oil and gas well consistent with exiting laws and regulations.

Location

Located approximately 17 air miles southeast of Watford City, ND.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
07/16/2012
2
Comment Period
01/17/2013
3
Decision
05/2013 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
06/2013 (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; Minerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations; Road Improvements/Construction
Resolute Natural Resources Company, LLC Diamond 11-12-1H, Horovitz 10-09-1HDecision Signed Date: 05/28/2013 Legal Notice Date: 06/03/2013
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSWSW section 2, T147N, R98W, 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota
Minerals and geology