Decision Memo Completed

Minerals - BP Fruitland Coal Gas Horizontal Drilling and Pipeline Re-Authorizations

San Juan National Forest La Plata, Colorado Columbine Ranger District

Re-authorize expiring SUPO and SUP to temporarily expand 3 existing well pads, horizontally drill and hydraulically fracture 6 wells from these 3 pads, and to construct 2 connecting pipelines. <1 acre new long term disturbance. Analysis done in 2017.

Location

Sauls Creek east of Bayfield, CO

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
08/24/2018
2
Decision
08/2018 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2018 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (15)
Special AuthorityForest Service Energy Implementation Plan
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations; Minerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
BP Fruitland Coal Gas Horizontal Drilling and Pipeline Re-AuthoriationDecision Signed Date: 08/31/2018
ForestsSan Juan National Forest
DistrictsColumbine Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT35N, R6W, Sections 27 & 34
Minerals and geology