The seismic operations would utilize the conventional shothole method for 3D seismic assessment. Surface area traversed on Forest would be 5,510 acres. No timber removal would occur. Some removal of brush would occur.
Location
Township 6N Range 10W Sections 3-5, 7-11, 14-15, 21-27, 33-36 Jones County,MS
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
05/01/2021
2
Decision
01/2022 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
02/2022 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(8) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Minerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations |
| Covelly 3D Seismic Testing | Decision Signed Date: 01/27/2022 |
| Forests | National Forests In Mississippi |
| Districts | Chickasawhay Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Township 6N Range 10W Sections 3-5, 7-11, 14-15, 21-27, 33-36 |