Decision Memo Completed

Strong River 3D-Seismic Proposal

National Forests in Mississippi Smith, Mississippi Bienville Ranger District

The Bienville National Forest is reviewing a proposal by Spooner Petroleum Company to conduct a 3D-seismic survey on National Forest Lands. The area involved encompasses approximately 6,000 acres located in the southwestern area of the Forest.

Location

Project is located in the southwestern area of the Forest in Smith County.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
05/07/2018
2
Comment Period
05/15/2018
3
Decision
12/2018 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
12/2018 (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
Strong River 3D-Seismic ProposalDecision Signed Date: 07/19/2018
Strong River 3D-Seismic Proposal Phase IIDecision Signed Date: 12/03/2018
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsBienville Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Minerals and geology