Decision Memo Completed

WPX Energy Application for Permit to Drill (APD) for Schalk 32 Well Number 2A

Carson National Forest Rio Arriba, New Mexico Jicarilla Ranger District

The Forest Service has received and APD and now has the obligation to review the associated Surface Use Plan of Operations (SUPO) and determine the appropriate conditions of approval.

Location

The 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
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 for Schalk 32 Well Number 2ADecision Signed Date: 03/09/2012
ForestsCarson National Forest
DistrictsJicarilla Ranger District
Minerals and geology