Decision Memo Completed

Plugging and Reclamation of Orphaned Oil and Gas Well Sites

National Forests and Grasslands in Texas Angelina; Fannin; Houston; Jasper; Montague; Montgomery; Nacogdoches; Newton; Sabine; San Augustine; San Jacinto; Shelby; Trinity; Walker; Wise, Texas National Forests In Texas All Units

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 Exclusion32.2 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(8)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityRoad Decommissioning; Minerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
Plugging and Reclamation of Orphaned Oil and Gas Well SitesDecision Signed Date: 02/05/2024
ForestsNational Forests In Texas
DistrictsNational Forests In Texas All Units
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Minerals and geology