Decision Memo Completed

Minerals - BP Fruitland Coal Gas Horizontal Drilling

San Juan National Forest La Plata, Colorado Columbine Ranger District

Temporarily expand 8 well pads using 1.4 acres of previously disturbed ground, horizontally drill 16 wells from these 8 well pads, and construct 1.6 miles of gas pipelines within prior areas of disturbance. Hydraulically fracture 4 of the 16 wells.

Location

T 35N R6 W Sections 26,27,34,35

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/27/2017
2
Decision
06/2017 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2017 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.3 (3)
Special AuthorityForest Service Energy Implementation Plan
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations; Minerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
Documentation of Determination Energy Policy Act Section390 SUPO AmendmentsDecision Signed Date: 06/09/2017
Documentation of Determination Energy Policy Act Section390 SUP AmendmentDecision Signed Date: 06/15/2017
ForestsSan Juan National Forest
DistrictsColumbine Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Minerals and geology