Decision Memo Developing Proposal

Coleman Oil and Gas, Inc. Carson 32-5-21 #1H

Carson National Forest Rio Arriba, New Mexico Jicarilla Ranger District

Coleman proposes to drill, complete, operate, maintain, and eventually reclaim and plug a natural gas well (Carson 32-5-21 #1H) on the existing Quintana Mesa Com Pad.

Location

The project area is located on an existing well pad on Quintana Mesa entirely within the Jicarilla Natural Gas Management Area-Jicarilla Ranger District-Carson National Forest.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
07/2025 (Estimated)
2
Decision
01/1970 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2025 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.3 (3)
Special AuthorityOil & Gas - Sec. 390, Energy Policy Act Of 2005 (Sec 390)
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations; Natural Gas
Decision Decided Date06/17/2026
ForestsCarson National Forest
DistrictsJicarilla Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNew Mexico Principal Meridian-Section 28 T. 32N R. 5W
Minerals and geology