Decision Memo Completed

Vantage 2014 Oil and Gas Project

Ashley National Forest Duchesne, Utah Ashley National Forest All Units

Proposal from Vantage Energy to construct a single new well pad, on existing oil and gas leases, in the Wildhorse Ridge area of the South Unit, then drill up to 4 oil and gas wells from that pad.

Location

The well pad, and any needed road upgrades or new road construction, would be located on Wildhorse Ridge, within section 1, T6S R6W Uinta Meridian.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/26/2014
2
Decision
11/2014 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
12/2014 (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 ActivityNatural Gas; Oil
Vantage 2014 Oil and Gas ProjectDecision Signed Date: 11/12/2014
ForestsAshley National Forest
DistrictsDuchesne Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionThe well pad, along with any road upgrades or new road construction, would be located with Section 1, T6S R6W, Uinta Meridian.
Minerals and geology