Proposal for 16 new oil and gas wells on 4 new well pads, and 9 new wells on 3 previously approved well pads, in the Gilsonite Ridge area. About 1.2 miles of new roads, and about 1 mile of road upgrades, would be needed for safe project access.
Location
Gilsonite Ridge area of the South Unit of the Ashley National Forest
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
10/30/2012
2
Comment Period
10/30/2012
3
Decision
04/2013 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
06/2013 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.3 (3) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 215 |
| Project Activity | Oil |
| Decision Memo Vantage 2013 Oil and Gas Project | Decision Signed Date: 04/01/2013 Legal Notice Date: 04/09/2013 |
| Forests | Ashley National Forest |
| Districts | Duchesne Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Proposed well pads in Sections 4, 5, and 6 of T6S R3W, Uinta Meridian. Previously approved well pads in Sections 6, 7, and 20 of T6S R3W, Uinta Meridian. |