Allow SM Energy to exercise its right to develop its federal mineral lease by constructing an oil well pad and access road to allow it to drill a well and produce hydrocarbons.
Location
NESE of Section 23, T144N, R102W, Billings County, North Dakota
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
12/16/2014
2
Decision
12/2015 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2016 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Minerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations; Road Improvements/Construction |
| SM Energy Casey Jones Federal 9-23H oil well, access road and flowline | Decision Signed Date: 12/30/2015 |
| Forests | Dakota Prairie Grasslands |
| Districts | Medora Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | NE1/4 SE1/4 Section 23, T144N, R102W |