Decision Memo Completed

WPX Energy Application for Permit to Drill Schalk 32 Well Number 1B

Carson National Forest Rio Arriba, New Mexico Jicarilla Ranger District

The Forest Service has received an APD from WPX Energy. The Forest Service will review the associated Surface Use Plan of Operations and determine the need for any conditions of approval.

Location

Well is located in the 4 corners area of northwest NM approximatley 31 miles northeast of Blanco, NM

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/02/2012
2
Comment Period
06/25/2012
3
Decision
07/2012 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
08/2012 (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 ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
Schalk 32 #001B Natural Gas Well and Ancillary FacilitiesDecision Signed Date: 07/31/2012 Legal Notice Date: 08/08/2012
ForestsCarson National Forest
DistrictsJicarilla Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 32, T31N, R04W, N.M.P.M.
Minerals and geology