Categorical Exclusion Developing Proposal

Foreman Butte Oil and Gas Development Project- Garfield MWP (MCK-21-38)

Dakota Prairie Grasslands McKenzie, North Dakota Mckenzie Ranger District

McKenzie Ranger District received a proposal to construct the Chord Energy Garfield Multi-well pad (MWP) and develop up to nine wells on National Forest System (NFS) lands as part of the Foreman Butte Oil and Gas Development Project evaluated in 2024.

Location

Section 15, T150N, R103W, 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota

Project timeline

1
NEPA Start Date
9/21/2026
2
Finding/Decision Date

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion42 U.S.C. 15942 (3)
Minerals and geology