Decision Memo Completed

Fossil Rock Fuels, LLC Coal Exploration Drilling

Manti-La Sal National Forest Emery, Utah Manti-La Sal National Forest All Units

Fossil Rock Fuels, LLC plans to drill 27 coal exploration borings using helicopter assisted and truck mounted units between 2012 and 1014.

Location

The project area is located northeast of Joe’s Valley Reservoir and about 10 miles northwest of Orangeville, UT.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/07/2012
2
Comment Period
02/07/2012
3
Decision
05/2012 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
07/2012 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
Fossil Rock Fuels, LLC SUP for Cottonwood Tract Lease, SITLA ML-51191-OBADecision Signed Date: 05/25/2012 Legal Notice Date: 06/05/2012
ForestsManti-Lasal National Forest
DistrictsFerron Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionThe project location is: S L B & M, Township 17 South and Range 6 East, Sections 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 17, 20, 21, 23, and 24.
Minerals and geology