Decision Memo Completed

Morton 3D Seismic Proposal

National Forests in Mississippi Scott, Mississippi Bienville Ranger District

Bienville is conducting environmental analysis for a proposal by the Pruet Oil Company to conduct a 3D -seismic survey on National Forest Lands. The area involved encompasses approximately 2,600 acres located in the central western are of the Forest.

Location

Project location lies within the west central part of the Forest in Sections 22,26,27,34, and 35 of Township 5 North, Range 6 East and Section 13,18,19,24, and 25 of Township 5 North, Range 7 East.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
10/27/2014
2
Decision
01/2015 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2015 (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; Oil
Pruet Oil Company Sight Path Clearing ProjectDecision Signed Date: 01/22/2015
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsBienville Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Minerals and geology