Decision Memo Completed

Oneok Gas Pipeline Reroute at Franks Creek

Dakota Prairie Grasslands Billings, North Dakota Medora Ranger District

Re-route approximately 650 feet of six-inch gas pipeline due to the existing line becoming exposed along a meander curve in Franks Creek.

Location

Pipeline transports gas from the Mystery Creek compressor station located in the NE Section 1, T141N, R101W to the Tree Top compressor station located on private land in NW Section 23, T142N, R100W.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
05/01/2015
2
Decision
06/2015 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2015 (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 ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Oneok Re-route of 650 Feet of 6-inch Steel PipelineDecision Signed Date: 06/05/2015
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSWSE Section 8, T141N, R100W, Billings Co., ND
Special use managementMinerals and geology