Decision Memo Completed

SM Energy's Rocky Top Federal 4-9H Oil Well

Dakota Prairie Grasslands Billings, North Dakota Medora Ranger District

SM Energy proposes to construct an oil and gas well, well pad, access road and associated utilities to exercise its right to develop its federal mineral lease.

Location

Approximately 15 miles northwest of Fairfield, North Dakota

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
12/31/2015
2
Decision
02/2016 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2016 (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; Road Improvements/Construction
SM Energy's Rocky Top Federal 4-9H Oil WellDecision Signed Date: 02/25/2016
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNWNW Section 9 T144N, R101W
Minerals and geology