Decision Memo Completed

Ross Exploration, Inc. Re-drill and Core Holes

Ouachita National Forest Scott, Arkansas Cold Springs Ranger District

Proposal to re-drill existing producing coal bed methane (CBM) gas wells and drill 2 core wells to sample coal veins. The coal core desorption tests are to determine the methane gas content.

Location

T3N, R32W, Section 6 (2 locations)and T3N, R32W, Sections 10, 11, and 15

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
09/05/2019
2
Decision
12/2020 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
12/2020 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(8)
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
Ross Exploration Inc Surface Use Plan of Operations for ARES 504599 & 50501Decision Signed Date: 12/09/2020
ForestsOuachita National Forest
DistrictsCold Springs Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Minerals and geology