Plugging and reclamation of orphaned oil and gas well sites across the National Forests & Grasslands in Texas as they become known and have funding available to complete the required work.
Location
Work will take place across the entire NFGT at the site of abandoned oil and gas wells. Currently, 9 have been identified on the Angelina NF and one on the Sabine NF.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
01/22/2024
2
Decision
02/2024 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
02/2024 (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 | Road Decommissioning; Minerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations |
| Plugging and Reclamation of Orphaned Oil and Gas Well Sites | Decision Signed Date: 02/05/2024 |
| Forests | National Forests In Texas |
| Districts | National Forests In Texas All Units |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |