Zasoby i środowisko · 16.12.1994

Intent To Conduct Public Scoping and Prepare Environmental Impact Statement for Fontenelle Natural Gas Infill Projects, Wyoming

The action proposed is to conduct scoping and to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) on the proposal of DALEN Oil & Gas Co., Cabot Oil & Gas Co., and several other oil and gas companies (Companies) to drill up to approximately 1,322 infill wells in the existing Fontenelle and Lincoln Road natural gas fields over the next 10 years beginning in 1995. The projects would occur within an area of existing oil and gas activity which is referred to as the ``cumulative study area.'' The cumulative study area encompasses all or portions of 27 townships (T. 22-28 N., R. 108-113 W.) or approximately 900 square miles. The Green River forms the western edge of the cumulative study area. The area is characterized by intermittent drainages, sagebrush- greasewood vegetation and an absence of residences. Lands within the cumulative study area are primarily BLM and Bureau of Reclamation- administered but include minor amounts of State and private land. Affected lands are primarily used for grazing, recreation, and oil and gas production.