Decision Memo Completed

Chesapeake USA #3-31 1-22 and USA #3-31 2-22

Ouachita National Forest Scott, Arkansas Poteau Ranger District

Chesapeake Energy Corp proposes to construct two natural gas well pads and construct two associated lease roads.

Location

Compartment 1227 in mgmt area 14 (Ouachita Mtns-Habitat Diversity Emphasis)

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
11/08/2008
2
Comment Period
11/08/2008
3
Decision
04/2009 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
07/2009 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (12), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(12); 32.2 (17), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(17)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
Chesapeake USA #3-31 1-22 and 2-22 Two Well Pad Sites and Lease RoadsDecision Signed Date: 04/27/2009 Legal Notice Date: 04/30/2009
ForestsOuachita National Forest
DistrictsCold Springs Ranger District; Poteau Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT3N, R 31W, Section 22
Minerals and geology