Decision Memo Completed

Vantage 2013 Oil and Gas Project

Ashley National Forest Duchesne, Utah Duchesne Ranger District

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 Exclusion32.3 (3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityOil
Decision Memo Vantage 2013 Oil and Gas ProjectDecision Signed Date: 04/01/2013 Legal Notice Date: 04/09/2013
ForestsAshley National Forest
DistrictsDuchesne Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionProposed 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.
Minerals and geology