The project will encompass approximately 634 square miles with approximately 120,480 acres of the Thunder Basin National Grassland included in the project area. The project is proposed as a multi-source geophysical vibroseis with some shot holes.
Location
Primarily North and East of Bill, WY
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
08/22/2011
2
Comment Period
08/22/2011
3
Decision
12/2011 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
11/2013 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(8) |
| Special Authority | Forest Service Energy Implementation Plan |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 215 |
| Project Activity | Minerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations |
| Decision Memo Geokinetics Alta Creek 3D (Phase I) Geophysical Project | Decision Signed Date: 12/21/2011 Legal Notice Date: 12/25/2011 |
| Forests | Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest |
| Districts | Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Townships 37 to 41 N and Ranges 68 to 73 W |