Decision Memo Completed

Simms # 11 & 12

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

Analyze and disclose environmental effects that may result from implementing two vertical oil and natural gas wells in previously authorized locations. Project includes proposed construction, drilling, completion, production and reclamation.

Location

11 miles southwest of Provo, SD

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
11/22/2022
2
Decision
02/2023 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
04/2023 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (17), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(17)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityNatural Gas; Oil
Simms # 11 & 12 ProjectDecision Signed Date: 02/01/2023
ForestsNebraska National Forest
DistrictsFall River Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Minerals and geology