Decision Memo Completed

Oil & Gas Well Plugging - Marietta Unit

Wayne National Forest Washington, Ohio Athens Ranger District

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 Exclusion32.2 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(8)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityNatural Gas; Oil
Oil and Gas Well Plugging - Marietta UnitDecision Signed Date: 03/12/2014
ForestsWayne National Forest
DistrictsAthens Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT2N 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
Minerals and geology