Decision Memo Completed

High Desert 2011 Exploratory Drilling Project

Ashley National Forest Uintah, Utah Vernal Ranger District

The Proposal is to drill 2 small exploratory drillholes for locatable minerals.

Location

One drillhole in the Dyer Mountain area, near or adjacent to Forest Service road #560, in the East ½ of section 21, T1S R21E, and a second drillhole in the Grizzly Ridge area, near or adjacent to Fore

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
08/03/2011
2
Comment Period
08/03/2011
3
Decision
08/2012 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
09/2012 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(8)
Special AuthorityOil & Gas - Sec. 390, Energy Policy Act Of 2005 (Sec 390)
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
High Desert 2011 Exploratory Drilling ProjectDecision Signed Date: 08/03/2012 Legal Notice Date: 08/08/2012
ForestsAshley National Forest
DistrictsVernal Ranger District
Minerals and geology