The Forest intends to plug six abandoned oil and gas wells on NFS land that are no longer in production and have no registered operators. In addition, the well pads and disturbed areas will be restored.
Location
Various locations in northern Washington County. See legal land description for specifics.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
09/30/2013
2
Decision
03/2014 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
04/2014 (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 | Natural Gas; Oil |
| Oil and Gas Well Plugging - Marietta Unit | Decision Signed Date: 03/12/2014 |
| Forests | Wayne National Forest |
| Districts | Athens Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T2N R6W, Sec. 36 Independence Twp; T2N, R6W, Sec. 06 Grandview Twp; T4N, R7W, Sec. 22 and 28 Liberty Twp; T3N, R6W, Sec. 1 Ludlow Twp; T3N, R7W, Sec. 3 Lawrence Twp |