Decision Memo Completed

05 Huron Zone - Merit Energy Company Monitoring Wells Permit Amendment 3

Huron-Manistee National Forests Oscoda, Michigan Mio Ranger District

The Huron-Manistee National Forests received a request from Merit Energy Co. to install additional remediation improvements at the Big Creek 3-16 well site located on the Mio Ranger District, Section 16, T25N, R2E, Big Creek Twp, Oscoda County, MI.

Location

From Mio, MI go S on M33 approx 6 miles to FSR 4155,Deyarndman Rd, then west approx. 3.75 miles to FSR 4382, then approx 0.5 mile to 3-16 well entrance road.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
07/01/2014
2
Decision
08/2014 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2014 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Merit Energy Monitoring Well Project Amendment #3Decision Signed Date: 08/11/2014
ForestsHuron-Manistee National Forest
DistrictsMio Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management