Decision Memo Completed

Whiting's Ellison Creek 11-7-2PH and 11-7-3PH Oil Wells

Dakota Prairie Grasslands Billings, North Dakota Medora Ranger District

Whiting Oil and Gas Corp. proposes to add two new oil and gas wells on an existing 11-7TFH well pad to exercise its right to develop its federal mineral lease.

Location

Approximately 23 miles northwest of Medora

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
12/22/2015
2
Decision
03/2016 (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
Whiting's Ellison Creek 11-7-2PH and 11-7-3PH Oil WellsDecision Signed Date: 03/01/2016
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNWNW Section 7, Township 143N and Range 102W, Billings County, North Dakota
Minerals and geology