The use of 3-D seismic recording to investigate potential oil/gas operations on National Forest land. Includes survey, location of sites and access, drilling shot holes, placing and detonating explosives, and recording results from the detonation.
Location
This project involves a large section of the Homochitto National Forest South and South-West of Meadville, MS, on both sides of the Homochitto River. Map available on request.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
05/07/2013
2
Comment Period
05/07/2013
3
Decision
08/2013 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
09/2013 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(8) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 215 |
| Project Activity | Minerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations |
| Meadville 3D Geophysical Project | Decision Signed Date: 08/28/2013 Legal Notice Date: 09/06/2013 |
| Forests | National Forests In Mississippi |
| Districts | Homochitto Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T4N,R2E,Sec.1,2,15,16;T4N,R3E,Sec.1-18;T4N,R4E,Sec.6,7;T5N,R2E,Sec.1,2,10-16,20-29,35-38;T5N,R3E,Sec.1-46;T5N,R4E,Sec.6,7,18-19,30-31;T6N,R2E,Sec.45;T6N,R3E,Sec.23,24,27,28,32-46;T6N,R4E,Sec.30,31,37 |