Decision Memo Completed

WPX Energy Application for Permit to Drill (APD) for the Rosa Unit Well Number 383A

Carson National Forest Rio Arriba, New Mexico Jicarilla Ranger District

The Forest Service has received an APD from WPX Energy for well number 383A located in the Rosa Unit within the San Juan Basin. The Forest Service has an obligation to review the Surface Use Plan of Operations (SUPO) & assign conditions of approval

Location

The well is located in the 4 Corners Area of NM approximatley 31 miles NE of Blanco, NM

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/02/2012
2
Decision
03/2012 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2012 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.3 (3)
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
WPX Energy Application for Permit to Drill Rosa Unit Well Number 383ADecision Signed Date: 03/09/2012
ForestsCarson National Forest
DistrictsJicarilla Ranger District
Minerals and geology