Decision Memo Completed

Ross USA #1-32-H-CBM and USA #2-32-H-CBM Well Pad Site and Pipelines

Ouachita National Forest Sebastian, Arkansas Poteau Ranger District

Ross Explorations, Inc. is interested in drilling and developing a coal bed methane (CBM) project in the Poteau Mountain area on Fed. Oil & Gas Lease ARES-50476.

Location

Compartment 1211 in Management Area 17

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
07/11/2009
2
Comment Period
07/11/2009
3
Decision
11/2009 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
01/2010 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (17), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(17)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
Ross USA #1-32-H-CBM and USA #2-32-H-CBM Well Pad Site, Access Road & PipelDecision Signed Date: 11/24/2009 Legal Notice Date: 11/27/2009
ForestsOuachita National Forest
DistrictsCold Springs Ranger District; Poteau Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT4N, R31W, Section 32
Minerals and geology