Decision Memo Completed

Cow Run Orphan Well Plugging

Wayne National Forest Washington, Ohio Athens Ranger District

One abandoned federal well will be plugged in the Cow Run area of the Marietta Unit - Athens Ranger District. This would involve building access and plugging the well according to federal and state regulations.

Location

The project area is located in the Cow Run Road area of Washington County, Ohio. This is within the Marietta Unit - Athens Ranger District of the Wayne National Forest.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
06/20/2017
2
Decision
09/2017 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2017 (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
Cow Run Orphan Well PluggingDecision Signed Date: 09/01/2017
ForestsWayne National Forest
DistrictsAthens Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Minerals and geology