Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA)
10/01/2014 to 12/31/2014
Dakota Prairie Grasslands
This report contains the best available information at the time of publication. Questions may be directed to the Project Contact.
Project Name
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R1 - Northern Region
Dakota Prairie Grasslands, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest)
Dakota Prairie Oil and Gas
RFDS SEIS
- Minerals and Geology
EIS
In Progress:
NOI in Federal Register
12/19/2012
Est. DEIS NOA in Federal
Register 07/2014
Project Contact
Expected:02/2015
02/2015
Karen Dunlap
701-250-4463 x105
kdunlap@fs.fed.us
Description: Supplemental EIS prepared to analyze the changed oil and gas development pattern on the Dakota Prairie
Grasslands. This project will supplement the 2001 Northern Great Plains Management Plans Revision FEIS.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40652
Location:
Dakota Prairie Grasslands
Fishing Docks/Piers
UNIT - Dakota Prairie Grasslands All Units. STATE - North Dakota. COUNTY - Billings, Golden Valley, Grant,
McKenzie, Sioux, Slope. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Little Missouri and Cedar River Grasslands Units.
R1 - Northern Region
Grand River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Recreation management
EA
In Progress:
Notice of Initiation 04/07/2014
Est. Comment Period Public
Notice 08/2014
Expected:09/2014
06/2015
Mary Haase
605-374-3592
mhaase@fs.fed.us
Description: Construct up to 2 ADA accessible fishing docks/piers at dam at Blacktail Trailhead.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44276
Location:
Grand Electric and MoreauGrand Electric Lines
UNIT - Grand River Ranger District. STATE - South Dakota. COUNTY - Perkins. LEGAL - NW Section 9 and
SW Section 4, T20N, R16E. Blacktail Trailhead in Pasture 9 on Grand River National Grassland.
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/09/2014
Expected:06/2014
CE
07/2014
Mary Haase
605-374-3592
mhaase@fs.fed.us
Description: Bury electric lines in various locations on the Grand River National Grassland.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44427
Location:
10/01/2014 08:46 am MT
UNIT - Grand River Ranger District. STATE - South Dakota. COUNTY - Corson, Perkins. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. Grand Electric lines are located in various locations in Perkins County on Grand River National
Grassland. Moreau-Grand line is located in Corson County on Grand River National Grassland.
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Project Name
Dakota Prairie Grasslands
Telecommunications Cable
Projects
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R1 - Northern Region
Grand River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 02/27/2014
Expected:04/2014
Project Contact
06/2014
CE
Mary Haase
605-374-3592
mhaase@fs.fed.us
Description: Consolidated Telecom proposes to bury 7145 ft of fiber optic cable in Sec 35,T23N R11E. West River Telecom
proposes to bury 2640 ft. fiber optic cable in NW Sec. 35, T130N R86W.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43747
Location:
Dakota Prairie Grasslands
386 Headquarters Pipeline
UNIT - Grand River Ranger District. STATE - North Dakota, South Dakota. COUNTY - Sioux, Perkins. LEGAL
- Sec. 35, T23N, R11E, BHM and NW1/4 Sec. 35, T130N, R86W, 5th PM. Consolidated Telecom - Grand River
National Grassland; West River Telecom - Cedar River National Grassland.
R1 - Northern Region
Mckenzie Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Grazing management
CE
In Progress:
Scoping Start 06/17/2014
Expected:07/2014
08/2014
Jamie Kienzle
701-842-2393
jamielkienzle@fs.fed.us
Description: This project will approve the installation of one range water pipeline across the McKenzie Ranger District. The
pipeline is 5023 feet in length. This project will include a pipeline a stock tank and reclamation of the contaminated
well.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44636
Location:
A103X Flowline Replacement
UNIT - Mckenzie Ranger District. STATE - North Dakota. COUNTY - McKenzie. LEGAL - Sections 22, 23 and
27, T146N, R105W, 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota. This project is located in the south west part of
McKenzie County off county road five right before the Montana border.
- Minerals and Geology
CE
In Progress:
Scoping Start 04/02/2014
Expected:05/2014
06/2014
Cale Bickerdyke
701-227-7800
cebickerdyke@fs.fed.us
Description: The existing CMNU A103X flowline will be replaced. The project entails burying a 3-inch spooled fiberspar line for
approximately 3,960 feet. It would be constructed within a 30 foot wide right-of-way that follows an existing road
corridor.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44251
Location:
10/01/2014 08:46 am MT
UNIT - Mckenzie Ranger District. STATE - North Dakota. COUNTY - McKenzie. LEGAL - Section 3, T153N,
R95W and Section 34, T154N, R95W, 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota. This project is located in the NE
part of the McKenzie Ranger District, in the Charlson Oil Field.
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Project Name
Dakota Prairie Grasslands
Antelope 3D Seismic Project
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R1 - Northern Region
Mckenzie Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Minerals and Geology
CE
In Progress:
Scoping Start 06/11/2014
Expected:08/2014
Project Contact
10/2014
Cale Bickerdyke
701-227-7800
cebickerdyke@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest Service has received a Notice of Intent from Hess Corporation to conduct oil and gas geophysical data
gathering on 2938 acres of National Forest Systems lands.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44629
Location:
Antelope Valley Station to
Neset Transmission Project
UNIT - Mckenzie Ranger District. STATE - North Dakota. COUNTY - McKenzie. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Sections 15, 19-23, and 26, T.153N., R.94W. and Section 3, T.152N., R.94W., 5th PM, McKenzie County, North
Dakota.
- Special use management
Completed
Actual: 09/05/2014
09/2014
EIS
Niccole Mortenson
406-329-3163
nmortenson@fs.fed.us
Description: Basin Electric Power Cooperative proposes a 345-kV transmission line connecting the existing AVS, Charlie
Creek, Williston and Neset substations and the newly proposed Judson and Tande substations. Part of the line
crosses the McKenzie RD.
Web Link: http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/UWP-AVS-Neset.html
Location:
Basin Electric Geotechnical
Soil Investigations
UNIT - Mckenzie Ranger District. STATE - North Dakota. COUNTY - Billings, Dunn, McKenzie, Mercer,
Mountrail, Williams. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Mercer, Dunn, Billings, McKenzie, Williams and Mountrail Counties,
North Dakota.
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/15/2014
CE
Expected:06/2014
07/2014
Jeff Ingalls
701-842-2393
jingalls@fs.fed.us
Description: The geotechnical investigation would drill 12 boreholes with a max. borehole diameter of 6 in. and varying from
30-40 ft using an all-terrain rig with a footprint of approx. 210 sq feet. This investigation is needed to determine
soil characteristics.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44478
Location:
10/01/2014 08:46 am MT
UNIT - Mckenzie Ranger District. STATE - North Dakota. COUNTY - McKenzie. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The
geotechnical investigation is proposed in sections 21, 25, and 35, T.145N, R98.W, Section 18, T.147N., R98W.,
and sections 13 and 24, T.147N., R99W., 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota.
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Project Name
Dakota Prairie Grasslands
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R1 - Northern Region
Mckenzie Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Jeff Ingalls
701-842-2393
jingalls@fs.fed.us
Basin Electric Power
Cooperative Gap Substation
Expansion
- Special use management
CE
Description: The project consists of constructing two 17.4 MVAR capacitor banks on a roughly rectangular parcel immediately
adjacent to the existing Gap Substation. The area permitted for the substation addition is approximately 4.40
acres.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40058
Location:
Burlington Resources Aiden
21-25MBH
In Progress:
Scoping Start 08/14/2012
Expected:09/2014
10/2014
UNIT - Mckenzie Ranger District. STATE - North Dakota. COUNTY - McKenzie. Section 20, T147N, R103W,
5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota.
- Minerals and Geology
- Special use management
EA
In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice
05/03/2012
Est. Objection Period Legal
Notice 09/2014
Expected:10/2014
02/2015
Justin Hartel
701-842-2393
jhartel@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest Service proposes to approve the surface use associated with Burlington Resources exercising its
Federal lease rights to drill, complete, and produce the proposed Aiden 21-25MBH oil well consistent with
applicable requirements.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39164
Location:
Burlington Resources Ora 2125H
UNIT - Mckenzie Ranger District. STATE - North Dakota. COUNTY - McKenzie. LEGAL - NENW Section 25,
T148N, R98W. 15 miles south-southeast of Watford City, ND.
- Minerals and Geology
- Special use management
EA
In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice
05/03/2012
Est. Objection Period Legal
Notice 09/2014
Expected:10/2014
02/2015
Justin Hartel
701-842-2393
jhartel@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest Service proposes to approve surface use associated with Burlington Resources exercising its Federal
lease rights to drill, complete, and produce the proposed oil well consistent with current laws and regulations.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39165
Location:
10/01/2014 08:46 am MT
UNIT - Mckenzie Ranger District. STATE - North Dakota. COUNTY - McKenzie. LEGAL - NENW Section 25;
Twp 148N; R 98W. 15 miles south-southeast of Watford City, ND.
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Project Name
Dakota Prairie Grasslands
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R1 - Northern Region
Mckenzie Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
International Western Company - Special use management
water pumping facility and
associated utilities
EA
In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice
05/30/2014
Est. Objection Period Legal
Notice 08/2014
Expected:09/2014
Project Contact
09/2014
Jeff Ingalls
701-842-2393
jingalls@fs.fed.us
Description: The purpose for this facility is to distribute water for oil field exploration and development. Disturbance would be
about 10.2 acres during construction but be about 0.3 acres for operation and maintenance following interim
reclamation.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44559
Location:
UNIT - Mckenzie Ranger District. STATE - North Dakota. COUNTY - McKenzie. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Sections 6, 7, and 18, T.153N., R.94W., Sections 1 and 12, T.153N., R.95W., and Section 31, T.154N., R.95W.,
all within the 5th PM, McKenzie Co, North Dakota.
McKenzie RD Pastures 2, 10, 11 - Grazing management
Allotment Management Plan
Revisions
EA
In Progress:
Notice of Initiation 01/18/2011
Est. Comment Period Public
Notice 11/2014
Expected:01/2015
02/2015
Jessica Taylor
701-842-2393
jessicartaylor@fs.fed.us
Description: Revise allotment management plans in 22 allotments within Pastures 2, 10 and 11 of the McKenzie RD. This
project is now subject to the recently published pre-decisional objection process described at 36 CFR 218.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=33475
Location:
Petro Hunt, LLC and
Continental Resources, Inc.
Proposed Oil Well Drilling
UNIT - Mckenzie Ranger District. STATE - North Dakota. COUNTY - McKenzie. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
West-central area of the District, south of highway 68 and north of North Unit of TR National Park.
- Minerals and Geology
EA
In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice
08/21/2013
Est. Objection Period Legal
Notice 07/2014
Expected:09/2014
09/2014
Justin Hartel
701-842-2393
jhartel@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest Service is proposing to approve necessary surface use associated with Petro Hunt, LLC and
Continental Resources, Inc. proposal to drill, complete, and produce an oil well on their Federal oil and gas lease
consistent with current laws.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42700
Location:
10/01/2014 08:46 am MT
UNIT - Mckenzie Ranger District. STATE - North Dakota. COUNTY - McKenzie. LEGAL - Sec. 17, T153N.,
R94W., Sec. 8, T153N., R94W., Sec. 31, T154N., R94W., 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota.
Approximately 30 air miles northeast of Watford City, ND. Located within the Charlson and Elm Tree Oil Fields.
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Project Name
Dakota Prairie Grasslands
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R1 - Northern Region
Mckenzie Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Petro-Hunt LLC USA 150-10424C-13-1H
- Minerals and Geology
- Special use management
EA
In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice
05/03/2012
Est. Objection Period Legal
Notice 05/2015
Expected:06/2015
Project Contact
08/2015
Justin Hartel
701-842-2393
jhartel@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest Service proposes to approve the surface use associated with Petro-Hunt exercising its Federal lease
rights to drill, complete, and produce a proposed oil and gas well consistent with current law and regulations.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39167
Location:
UNIT - Mckenzie Ranger District. STATE - North Dakota. COUNTY - McKenzie. LEGAL - SESW Section 24;
Twp 150N; Rng 104W. 30 miles west of Watford City, ND.
Slawson Exploration Company, - Minerals and Geology
Inc. Environmental Assessment
for proposed oil and gas wells.
EA
In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice
09/19/2013
Est. Objection Period Legal
Notice 06/2014
Expected:07/2014
08/2014
Justin Hartel
701-842-2393
jhartel@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest Service is proposing to approve necessary surface use associated with Slawson Exploration
Company's proposal to drill, complete, and produce an oil well on their Federal oil and gas lease consistent with
current laws.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42863
Location:
Slawson Exploration Company,
Inc. Wolverine Federal 3-3130H
UNIT - Mckenzie Ranger District. STATE - North Dakota. COUNTY - McKenzie. LEGAL - T147N, R105W.
This project area is located 40 miles southwest of Watford City, ND. Generally this project is located within the
Squaw Gap Oil Field.
- Minerals and Geology
EA
In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice
11/02/2012
Est. Objection Period Legal
Notice 10/2014
Expected:11/2014
12/2014
Justin Hartel
701-842-2393
jhartel@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest Service is proposing to approve necessary surface use associated with Slawson¿s proposal to drill,
complete, and produce an oil and gas well on their Federal oil and gas lease consistent with current laws and
regulations.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40608
Location:
10/01/2014 08:46 am MT
UNIT - Mckenzie Ranger District. STATE - North Dakota. COUNTY - McKenzie. LEGAL - SWSE Section 31,
T153N, R93W. Located approximately 31 air miles northeast of Watford City, ND.
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Project Name
Dakota Prairie Grasslands
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R1 - Northern Region
Mckenzie Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Slawson Exploration Company,
Inc. Wolverine Federal 6-3130TFH
- Minerals and Geology
EA
In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice
11/02/2012
Est. Objection Period Legal
Notice 10/2014
Expected:11/2014
Project Contact
12/2014
Justin Hartel
701-842-2393
jhartel@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest Service is proposing to approve necessary surface use associated with Slawson¿s proposal to drill,
complete, and produce an oil and gas well on their Federal oil and gas lease consistent with current laws and
regulations.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40609
Location:
Slawson Exploration Company,
Inc. Wolverine Federal 7-3130TFH
UNIT - Mckenzie Ranger District. STATE - North Dakota. COUNTY - McKenzie. LEGAL - SWSE Section 31,
T153N, R93W. Located approximately 31 air miles northeast of Watford City, ND.
- Minerals and Geology
EA
In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice
11/02/2012
Est. Objection Period Legal
Notice 10/2014
Expected:11/2014
12/2014
Justin Hartel
701-842-2393
jhartel@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest Service is proposing to approve necessary surface use associated with Slawson¿s proposal to drill,
complete, and produce an oil and gas well on their Federal oil and gas lease consistent with current laws and
regulations.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40610
Location:
True Oil LLC Tru Federal 11-4
4-9H
UNIT - Mckenzie Ranger District. STATE - North Dakota. COUNTY - McKenzie. LEGAL - SWSE Section 31,
T153N, R93W. Located approximately 31 air miles northeast of Watford City, ND.
- Minerals and Geology
- Special use management
Cancelled
EA
N/A
N/A
Justin Hartel
701-842-2393
jhartel@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest Service proposes to approve surface use associated with True Oil exercising its lease rights to drill,
complete, and produce and oil and gas well consistent with current law and regulation.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39181
Location:
10/01/2014 08:46 am MT
UNIT - Mckenzie Ranger District. STATE - North Dakota. COUNTY - McKenzie. LEGAL - NWNW Section 4,
Twp 147N, Rng 101W. 19 miles southwest of Watford City, ND.
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Project Name
Dakota Prairie Grasslands
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R1 - Northern Region
Mckenzie Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
True Oil Red Wing Creek Master - Minerals and Geology
Development Plan
EA
In Progress:
Notice of Initiation 07/05/2014
Est. Objection Period Legal
Notice 08/2014
Expected:10/2014
Project Contact
10/2014
Joseph Groetsch
701-842-2393
jgroetsch@fs.fed.us
Description: The proposal includes access roads, underground electric and fiber optic lines, and saltwater, oil, fresh water, and
gas pipelines, and any utilities or pipelines that may be necessary for production.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44946
Location:
Whiting Oil & Gas Tescher
Ranch 11-9TFH Access Road
UNIT - Mckenzie Ranger District. STATE - North Dakota. COUNTY - McKenzie. LEGAL - T.147N., R.101W.,
and T.148N., R.101W., 5th Principal Meridian, McKenzie County, North Dakota. Approximately 20 southwest of
Watford City, ND.
- Special use management
On Hold
N/A
N/A
CE
Jeff Ingalls
701-842-2393
jingalls@fs.fed.us
Description: FS proposes to issue a special use permit to Whiting Oil & Gas Corporation to construct 3,330 feet of road to
provide access to a proposed oil and gas well located on private surface.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39249
Location:
XTO Energy Inc Arlene Federal
44X-11
UNIT - Mckenzie Ranger District. STATE - North Dakota. COUNTY - McKenzie. LEGAL - Section 5, T145N,
R104W, 5th PM. 41 miles southwest of Watford City, ND.
- Minerals and Geology
- Special use management
EA
In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice
05/03/2012
Est. Objection Period Legal
Notice 08/2014
Expected:10/2014
11/2014
Justin Hartel
701-842-2393
jhartel@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest Service proposes to approve surface use associated with XTO Energy Incorporated exercising its
Federal lease rights to drill, complete, and produce an oil and gas well consistent with current law and regulation.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39191
Location:
10/01/2014 08:46 am MT
UNIT - Mckenzie Ranger District. STATE - North Dakota. COUNTY - McKenzie. LEGAL - SESE Section 11,
Twp 149N, Rng 97W. 11 miles east-southeast of Watford City, ND.
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Project Name
Dakota Prairie Grasslands
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R1 - Northern Region
Mckenzie Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
XTO Energy Inc Cherry Creek
21X-15
- Minerals and Geology
- Special use management
EA
In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice
05/03/2012
Est. Objection Period Legal
Notice 08/2014
Expected:10/2014
Project Contact
10/2014
Justin Hartel
701-842-2393
jhartel@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest Service proposes to approve surface use associated with XTO Energy Incorporated exercising its
Federal lease rights to drill, complete, and produce an oil and gas well consistent with current law and regulation.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39192
Location:
XTO Energy Inc Cross Federal
32X-20
UNIT - Mckenzie Ranger District. STATE - North Dakota. COUNTY - McKenzie. LEGAL - NWNW Section 15,
Twp 149N, Rng 97W. 11 miles southeast of Watford City, ND.
- Minerals and Geology
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 02/09/2010
Expected:05/2015
06/2015
CE
Justin Hartel
701-842-2393
jhartel@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest Service proposes to approve surface use associated with XTO Energy Incorporated exercising their
Federal lease rights to drill, complete, and produce an oil and gas well consistent with current law and regulation.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39190
Location:
XTO Energy Inc Johnson
Federal 21X-15
UNIT - Mckenzie Ranger District. STATE - North Dakota. COUNTY - McKenzie. LEGAL - SWNE Section 20,
Twp 148N, Rng 104W. 33 miles southwest of Watford City, ND.
- Minerals and Geology
- Special use management
EA
In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice
05/03/2012
Est. Objection Period Legal
Notice 10/2014
Expected:11/2014
12/2014
Justin Hartel
701-842-2393
jhartel@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest Service proposes to approve surface use associated with XTO Energy Incorporated exercising its
Federal lease rights to drill, complete, and produce an oil and gas well consistent with current law and regulaton.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39193
Location:
10/01/2014 08:46 am MT
UNIT - Mckenzie Ranger District. STATE - North Dakota. COUNTY - McKenzie. LEGAL - NWNW Section 15,
Twp 149N, Rng 97W. 11 miles southeast of Watford City, ND.
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Project Name
Dakota Prairie Grasslands
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R1 - Northern Region
Mckenzie Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
XTO Energy Inc Prairie Federal
31X-30
- Minerals and Geology
- Special use management
EA
In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice
05/03/2012
Est. Objection Period Legal
Notice 10/2014
Expected:11/2014
Project Contact
12/2014
Justin Hartel
701-842-2393
jhartel@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest Service proposes to approve surface use associated with XTO Energy Incorporated exercising its
Federal lease rights to drill an oil and gas well consistent with current law and regulation
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39188
Location:
Zenergy, Inc. Tjelde USA 2833H
UNIT - Mckenzie Ranger District. STATE - North Dakota. COUNTY - McKenzie. LEGAL - NWNE Section 30,
Twp 149N, Rng 96W. 14 miles southeast of Watford City, ND.
- Minerals and Geology
EA
In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice
11/02/2012
Est. Objection Period Legal
Notice 05/2015
Expected:06/2015
07/2015
Justin Hartel
701-842-2393
jhartel@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest Service is proposing to approve necessary surface use associated with Zenergy, Inc's proposal to drill,
complete, and produce an oil and gas well on their Federal oil and gas lease consistent with current laws and
regulations.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40607
Location:
Dakota Prairie Grasslands
Allotment 049 Water Pipeline
and Stock Tank
UNIT - Mckenzie Ranger District. STATE - North Dakota. COUNTY - McKenzie. LEGAL - Lot 2 Section 21,
T150N, R103W. Located approximately 11 air miles southwest of Alexander, ND.
R1 - Northern Region
Medora Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Grazing management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/13/2013
Expected:09/2014
CE
09/2014
Robin Nieto
701-227-7834
rnieto@fs.fed.us
Description: Livestock water tank and pipeline and remove dam
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42119
Location:
10/01/2014 08:46 am MT
UNIT - Medora Ranger District. STATE - North Dakota. COUNTY - Slope. LEGAL - NW 8-135-103. 10 miles
NW of Amidon, ND.
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Project Name
Dakota Prairie Grasslands
Allotment 291 Livestock
Pipeline Extension
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R1 - Northern Region
Medora Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Grazing management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 06/24/2014
Expected:08/2014
Project Contact
09/2014
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Jack Dahl
701-227-7832
jdahl@fs.fed.us
Description: Extend a pipeline from private land and replace two existing tanks that were fed by a non-functional spring
development
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44709
Location:
Elkhorn Gravel Pit
UNIT - Medora Ranger District. STATE - North Dakota. COUNTY - Golden Valley. LEGAL - Section 35,
T137N, R103W. Approximately 24 air miles sw of Medora, ND.
- Minerals and Geology
EA
In Progress:
Objection Period Legal Notice
04/29/2014
Expected:07/2014
07/2014
Mark Sexton
701-227-7824
msexton@fs.fed.us
Description: Development of private mineral gravel pit
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37369
Location:
Elkhorn Ranchlands LRMP
Amendment
UNIT - Medora Ranger District. STATE - North Dakota. COUNTY - Billings. LEGAL - NW1/4 Section 34,
T144N, R102W. Approximately 25 air miles north of Medora, ND.
- Land management planning
On Hold
EIS
N/A
N/A
Sherri Schwenke
701-250-4443
sschwenke@fs.fed.us
Description: Amend the 2002 Dakota Prairie Grasslands LRMP to include the acquired 5,100 acre Elkhorn Ranchlands and
associated range allotments (18,000 additional NFS acres).
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=25800
Location:
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UNIT - Medora Ranger District. STATE - North Dakota. COUNTY - Billings. North and west of Medora, ND.
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Dakota Prairie Grasslands
Franks Creek Road Project
EA
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R1 - Northern Region
Medora Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Watershed management
- Road management
In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice
04/26/2013
Est. Objection Period Legal
Notice 07/2013
Expected:09/2013
Project Contact
09/2013
Curtis Grudniewski
701-227-7856
cgrudniewski@fs.fed.us
Description: Billings County is proposing roadwork to approximately 5.0 miles of NFSR #734 including areas of new alignment
(construction), road reconstruction and reclamation of abandoned alignment.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42010
Location:
GMX REsources Inc. Franks
Creek Federal 24-8-1H
UNIT - Medora Ranger District. STATE - North Dakota. COUNTY - Billings. LEGAL - Sections 8 Township
141 North, Range 100 West and Section 12 Township 141 North, Range 101 West. The project corridor is located
approximately 13 miles northwest of Belfield, North Dakota.
- Minerals and Geology
In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/23/2012
Expected:09/2014
10/2014
CE
Shawn Reisenauer
701-227-7826
sreisenauer@fs.fed.us
Description: Oil well and associated lines
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39321
Location:
GMX Resources Inc. Little
Missouri Federal 24-10-1H
UNIT - Medora Ranger District. STATE - North Dakota. COUNTY - Billings. LEGAL - SWSE Section 8,
T141N, R100W. SWSE Section 8, T141N, R100W.
- Minerals and Geology
In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/23/2012
Expected:09/2014
10/2014
CE
Shawn Reisenauer
701-227-7826
sreisenauer@fs.fed.us
Description: Oil well and associated lines
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39325
Location:
UNIT - Medora Ranger District. STATE - North Dakota. COUNTY - Billings. LEGAL - SWSE Section 10,
T141N, R100W. SWSE Section 10-T141N-R100W.
Golden West Electric Lines Bell - Special use management
Lake Area
In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/30/2012
Expected:09/2014
CE
10/2014
Martina Thornton
701-227-7809
mthornton@fs.fed.us
Description: Connect electric lines to various oil wells located along either side of NFSR#708
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39408
Location:
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UNIT - Medora Ranger District. STATE - North Dakota. COUNTY - Golden Valley. LEGAL - Sections 1, 12,
13, T143N, R103W, Golden Valley County, ND. Approximately 20 air miles NW of Medora.
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Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R1 - Northern Region
Medora Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Greater Sage-grouse Plan Land
and Resource Management
Plan Amendment
- Land management planning
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
EIS
In Progress:
NOI in Federal Register
05/21/2014
Est. DEIS NOA in Federal
Register 11/2014
Expected:09/2015
Project Contact
10/2015
Cristi Corey-Luse
559-359-5608
ccoreyluse@fs.fed.us
Description: Plan amendment to incorporate management direction for Greater sage-grouse habitat needs. For additional
information on Sage-grouse Amendments in planning on other National Forests please see:
http://www.fs.usda.gov/r4
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44386
Location:
Midstate Telephone Replace
21,132 feet
UNIT - Medora Ranger District. STATE - North Dakota. COUNTY - Golden Valley, Slope. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. Priority and general habitats for the GRSG in Slope and Golden Valley Counties, ND.
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 02/05/2014
Expected:09/2014
09/2014
CE
Martina Thornton
701-227-7809
mthornton@fs.fed.us
Description: Replace 21,132 feet of existing old copper telephone line with fiber optic line to upgrade wervice, provide internet
capabilities and any additional residential services.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43681
Location:
UNIT - Medora Ranger District. STATE - North Dakota. COUNTY - Billings. LEGAL - Sections 19, 30, 32, 33,
T141N, R102W. Approximately 7 air miles NW of Medora, ND.
Whiting Oil and Gas BSMU 1302 - Minerals and Geology
Flowline Replacement
In Progress:
Scoping Start 08/14/2013
CE
Expected:09/2014
09/2014
Curtis Decker
701-227-7822
cdecker@fs.fed.us
Description: Proposal to replace a deteriorating steel line with approximately 3,400 ft. of new 3 inch high pressure fiberglass
pipe
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42721
Location:
10/01/2014 08:46 am MT
UNIT - Medora Ranger District. STATE - North Dakota. COUNTY - Billings. LEGAL - SW 1/4 Section 13 and
NW 1/4 Section 24, T142N, R101W. Located approximately 14 air miles NE of Medora, ND.
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Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R1 - Northern Region
Medora Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Whiting Oil and Gas BSMU 2410 - Minerals and Geology
Flowline Extension
In Progress:
Scoping Start 08/14/2013
Expected:09/2014
Project Contact
10/2014
CE
Curtis Decker
701-227-7822
cdecker@fs.fed.us
Description: Proposal to extend an existing sement of line within the same trenches as the BSMU 1302 line replacement.
Approximately 2,400 ft. of high pressure 3 inch fiberglass line
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42727
Location:
Whiting Oil and Gas BSMU0706
Oil and Gas Well
UNIT - Medora Ranger District. STATE - North Dakota. COUNTY - Billings. LEGAL - SW 1/4 Section and NW
1/4 of Section 24, T142N, R101W. Approximately 14 air miles NE of Medora, ND.
- Minerals and Geology
In Progress:
Scoping Start 02/10/2014
Expected:09/2014
10/2014
CE
Curtis Decker
701-227-7822
cdecker@fs.fed.us
Description: Proposal to expand existing BSMU0705 well sete and drill additional well bore on same location. Pad would be
enlarged by approximately 1.8 acres. No additional road construction required
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43728
Location:
Whiting Oil and Gas Corp
Demores 21-11PH
UNIT - Medora Ranger District. STATE - North Dakota. COUNTY - Billings. LEGAL - SWSW Section 7,
T142N, R100W. Approximately 15 air miles NE of Medora, ND.
- Minerals and Geology
In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/07/2013
Expected:09/2014
10/2014
CE
Shawn Reisenauer
701-227-7826
sreisenauer@fs.fed.us
Description: Oil well, access road, and related facilities
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41468
Location:
Whiting Oil and Gas Corp
Pronghorn 11-14PH
UNIT - Medora Ranger District. STATE - North Dakota. COUNTY - Billings. LEGAL - NEME 11-141-102.
Approximately 10 miles northwest of Medora, ND.
- Minerals and Geology
In Progress:
Scoping Start 11/30/2012
Expected:09/2014
CE
10/2014
Shawn Reisenauer
701-227-7826
sreisenauer@fs.fed.us
Description: Oil well and related facilities
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40859
Location:
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UNIT - Medora Ranger District. STATE - North Dakota. COUNTY - Billings. LEGAL - NENW 14-140-100.
Approximately 12 air miles NE of Medora, ND.
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Project Name
Dakota Prairie Grasslands
Whiting Oil and Gas, BSMU
1306 Oil and Gas Well
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R1 - Northern Region
Medora Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Minerals and Geology
In Progress:
Scoping Start 02/07/2014
CE
Expected:04/2014
Project Contact
08/2014
Curtis Decker
701-227-7822
cdecker@fs.fed.us
Description: Proposal to construct a 3.5 acre well pad and 25' access road/approach on NFS lands to develop underlying
Federal Mineral lease
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43696
Location:
UNIT - Medora Ranger District. STATE - North Dakota. COUNTY - Billings. LEGAL - NE1/4NE1/4 Section 13T142N-R101W. Approximately 15 air miles NE of Medora, ND.
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This report contains the best available information at the time of publication. Questions may be directed to the Project Contact.
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