Plugging and Reclamation of Orphaned Oil and Gas Well Sites

Location Summary:
Work will take place across the entire NFGT at the site of abandoned oil and gas wells. Currently, 9 have been identified on the Angelina NF and one on the Sabine NF.

Project Milestones:

Milestone	Date
Scoping Start	01/22/2024
Decision	02/2024 (Estimated)
Implementation	02/2024 (Estimated)

Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo

Categorical Exclusion:
32.2 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(8)

Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other

Lead Management Unit:
National Forests In Texas All Units

Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations

Project Purpose:
Minerals And Geology

Project Activity:
Road Decommissioning; Minerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations

Current Status:
Completed

Project Decision Information

Plugging and Reclamation of Orphaned Oil and Gas Well Sites
Decision Signed Date: 02/05/2024

Forests:
National Forests In Texas

Districts:
National Forests In Texas All Units

States:
Texas

Counties:
Angelina; Fannin; Houston; Jasper; Montague; Montgomery; Nacogdoches; Newton; Sabine; San Augustine; San Jacinto; Shelby; Trinity; Walker; Wise

Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable

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Amanda Bataineh
2221 N. Raguet St.
Lufkin, TX 75904
479-754-2864 x2877
amanda.bataineh@usda.gov

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