Decision Memo Completed

El Paso E&P Corp-North Park 2D Seismic Exploration

Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests & Thunder Basin National Grassland Jackson, Colorado Parks Ranger District

Authorize geophysical surveys on the Parks Ranger District of FSR 750. Would utilize vibroseis as the energy source to provide data on potential minerals. All equipment and operations will be completed on the existing road.

Location

Parks Ranger District

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
06/13/2011
2
Decision
07/2011 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2011 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.12 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(8)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations; Minerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
EL Paso E&P Corp. N. Park 2D Siesmic ExplorationDecision Signed Date: 07/21/2011
ForestsMedicine Bow-Routt National Forest
DistrictsParks Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT.5N., R 77 W., Sections 7, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 25, 26 & 27
Special use managementMinerals and geology