3-D seismic exploration of petroleum would include shothole drilling situated along existing roads to approximately 70 feet depth at intervals over an 88.5 acre area and use of explosive charges in shotholes. Drill holes would be plugged afterward.
Location
Thunder Basin National Grassland
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
11/09/2017
2
Decision
12/2017 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
12/2017 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(8) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Minerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations |
| Paragon Geophysical Services, Inc. North York 3D Seismic Survey | Decision Signed Date: 12/08/2017 |
| Forests | Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest |
| Districts | Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Section 32 T54N R69W, 6th P.M. |