The ANF proposes to permit Vantage Energy to conduct exploratory drilling and development operations for oil & gas resources within their existing leases on the South Unit of the Duchesne Dristrict.
Location
The Gilsonite Ridge area of the South Unit of the Ashley National Forest
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
07/26/2011
2
Comment Period
05/01/2012
3
Decision
06/2012 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
10/2012 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.3 (3) |
| Special Authority | Oil & Gas - Sec. 390, Energy Policy Act Of 2005 (Sec 390) |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 215 |
| Project Activity | Minerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations |
| Vantage 2011 Oil and Gas CE Project | Decision Signed Date: 06/27/2012 Legal Notice Date: 07/03/2012 |
| Forests | Ashley National Forest |
| Districts | Duchesne Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | The 3 proposed wells would be located within the NW 1/4 of Section 5, near the center of Section 6, and within the SW 1/4 of Section 7, of township T6S R3W, Uintah Meridian. The existing Gilsonite 1- |