Decision Memo Completed

Application for Permit to Drill & Surface Plan of Operation Alkali Fed 2-33 & Alkali Fed 3-33

Nebraska National Forests and Grasslands Fall River, South Dakota Fall River Ranger District

Drilling of one exploratory oil well to depth of 3750' and one re-entry to 3708'. Re-entry is previous Piggy Wig Well. Includes construction of 950' of new road and 150' x 240' well pad on Alkali Fed 2-33 and 100' x 40' pit on Alakali Fed 3-33.

Location

Middle Pasture of the Antelope Allotment

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
05/01/2013
2
Decision
07/2013 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2013 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (17), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(17)
Special AuthorityOil & Gas - Sec. 390, Energy Policy Act Of 2005 (Sec 390)
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
Application for Permit Drilling Alkali FederalDecision Signed Date: 07/29/2013 Legal Notice Date: 08/02/2013
ForestsNebraska National Forest
DistrictsFall River Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT11S, R1E, BHM, S33
Minerals and geology