Decision Memo Completed

Oil and Gas Well Plugging - Marietta Unit

Wayne National Forest Washington, Ohio Athens Ranger District

Two abandoned vertical oil and gas wells would be plugged. There is a risk to the public safety if the well is not plugged.

Location

The Alexander Wills 1 and 2 are located off Cow Run Road, in Lawrence Township, Washington County.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
06/23/2017
2
Decision
05/2018 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2018 (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 ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
Oil and Gas Well Plugging - Marietta UnitDecision Signed Date: 05/21/2018
ForestsWayne National Forest
DistrictsAthens Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT3N, R7W, Section 7
Minerals and geology