Decision Memo Completed

Niobrara 3D Vibroseis

Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests & Pawnee National Grassland Weld, Colorado Pawnee Ranger District

The Forest Service proposes to authorize Geokinetics USA, Inc. to conduct a 3D vibroseis operation on National Forest System lands of Pawnee National Grassland for the purposes of exploring for oil and gas.

Location

Various NFS lands of Pawnee National Grassland

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/04/2011
2
Decision
11/2011 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
11/2011 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(8)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
Niobrara 3D VibroseisDecision Signed Date: 11/14/2011
ForestsArapaho and Roosevelt National Forests
DistrictsPawnee Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Minerals and geology