Decision Memo Completed

WPX Energy Production, LLC Rosa Unit 312B Gas Well

Carson National Forest Rio Arriba, New Mexico Jicarilla Ranger District

The Forest Service will review, process pursuant to applicable laws, and add any necessary Conditions of Approval (COA) to a Surface Use Plan of Operations (SUPO) submitted by WPX Energy Production, LLC. The proposed well will twin an existing pad.

Location

Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, Rosa Unit, East side of Lion Canyon

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
07/02/2012
2
Comment Period
07/09/2012
3
Decision
08/2012 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
04/2013 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.3 (3)
Special AuthorityOil & Gas - Sec. 390, Energy Policy Act Of 2005 (Sec 390)
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityNatural Gas
Rosa Unit #312B Natural Gas Well and Ancillary FacilitiesDecision Signed Date: 08/20/2012 Legal Notice Date: 08/28/2012
ForestsCarson National Forest
DistrictsJicarilla Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSec. 28, Township 31N, Range 04W, N.M.P.M.
Minerals and geology