Whiting Oil and Gas Corporation and Newfield Exploration Company Proposed Oil Well Drilling.
The Forest Service is proposing to approve necessary surface use associated with Whiting Oil and Gas Corporation and Newfield Exploration Company's proposal to drill, complete, and produce an oil well on their Federal oil and gas lease.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Approximately 24 miles west-northwest of New Town, ND. Generally located within the Sand Creek Oil Field.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 08/30/2013 |
| Comment Period | 08/30/2013 |
| Decision | 04/2014 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 06/2014 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Dakota Prairie Grasslands All Units
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Minerals And Geology
Project Activity:
Oil
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Tarpon Federal 24-20, 44-19, Helsingborg Federal 153-96-22-27 & Sand Creek
Decision Signed Date: 04/10/2014
Forests:
Dakota Prairie Grasslands
Districts:
Mckenzie Ranger District
States:
North Dakota
Counties:
McKenzie
Legal Land Description:
Sections 15, 19, 20, 21, and 22, T153N, R96W.
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Justin Hartel
2000 Miriam Circle
Bismarck, ND 58501
701-842-2393
jhartel@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 6/30/2014