Decision Memo Completed

Whiting NERU 2102X Oil and Gas Well

Dakota Prairie Grasslands Billings, North Dakota Medora Ranger District

Proposal to drill an additional well bore on the existing NERU 2102 well pad on NFS lands for continued development of Federal minerals. The existing well pad would be expanded with disturbance extimated to be 3.47 acres.

Location

Approximately 15 air miles northwest of Fairfield, ND

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
11/06/2013
2
Decision
12/2013 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
01/2014 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
Whiting NERU 2102X Oil and Gas WellDecision Signed Date: 12/18/2013 Legal Notice Date: 12/18/2013
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 21, T144N, R101W
Minerals and geology