Decision Memo Completed

Liberty Pioneer Energy Source, Inc. Middle Mountain Unit #1. O and G lease UT-8735

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

FS will evaluate the Application for Permit to Drill and Surface Use Plan of Operation. The FS will analyze the environmental impacts of the proposal on non-mineral resources and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and the Manti-La Sal LRMP

Location

The site is 17 miles northwest of Orangeville, UT. State Road (SR) 29 and existing Forest Service Roads (FSR) Millers Flat (50014) and Lowry Water (50038) provide access to Middle Mountain Unit #1

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/02/2015
2
Decision
11/2017 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
11/2017 (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 ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
Liberty Pioneer Energy Source, Inc. Middle Mountain Unit #1. O and G lease UT-8735Decision Signed Date: 11/15/2017
ForestsManti-Lasal National Forest
DistrictsFerron Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionEmery County in the NE 1/4 SW 1/4 of Section 29, Township16 South, Range 6 East, SLB&M.
Minerals and geology