Decision Memo Completed

Fort Trinidad 3-D Seismic Survey

National Forests and Grasslands in Texas Houston; Trinity, Texas Davy Crockett Ranger District

Propose to issue a temporary permit to CGG who has contracted Geokinetics to conduct a 3-D seismic survey in compartments 62, 95, 63, 64, 65, 39, 68, 69, 72, 73, 74, and 85 of the Davy Crockett National Forest in Houston and Trinity county.

Location

Project area is 151 square miles located on the western portion of the Davy Crockett just west of Crockett. Majority of the project is located in Houston County with a small portion in Trinity County

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
10/15/2015
2
Decision
04/2016 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2016 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(8)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
Fort Trinidad 3-D Seismic SurveyDecision Signed Date: 04/21/2016
ForestsNational Forests In Texas
DistrictsDavy Crockett Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Minerals and geology