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Endeavor Natural Gas, L.P. Black Stone Minerals Well #B-2 Re-entry
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Dear Friend of Big Thicket National Preserve:
The National Park Service (NPS) is reviewing a proposal from Endeavor Natural Gas, LP (Endeavor) to re-enter, drill and produce the existing Blackstone Minerals B-2 well from an existing surface location approximately 1,280 feet north of the Beaumont Unit (see map to right). The well would be directionally drilled to reach a new bottomhole location underneath the unit. If the well is completed as a producing well, existing flowlines would be utilized from within the site and new production facilities would be constructed within the site. When the well is plugged and abandoned, the surface landowner would decide on the best use of the site.
The purpose of the analysis is twofold: 1) carry out compliance responsibilities under various statutes including the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and 2) determine whether the directional well qualifies for an exemption under NPS regulation 36 CFR 9.32(e). An exemption may be issued if the NPS determines that the operation poses "no significant threat of damage to park resources…" The scope of the latter inquiry is limited to the scope of the regulations which include only those activities occurring within the Unit boundary.
The NPS is preparing an Environmental Assessment (EA)in compliance with NEPA to provide the decision-making framework that 1) explores a reasonable range of alternatives to meet project objectives, 2) evaluates potential impacts to park resources and values, and 3) identifies mitigation measures to minimize those impacts.
The NPS encourages public participation throughout the NEPA process during which the public has two opportunities to comment on this project; once during initial project scoping and again following the release of the EA. We are currently in the scoping phase of this project, and I invite you to voice your ideas, comments, or concerns about this effort. Your comments will be considered during preparation of the EA.
Sincerely,
Todd W. Brindle, Superintendent
Biologist, Oil and Gas Program Manager
National Park Service
Big Thicket National Preserve
6044 FM 420
Kountze, TX 77625
409-951-6822
409-951-6868 fax
The National Park Service (NPS) is reviewing a proposal from Endeavor Natural Gas, LP (Endeavor) to re-enter, drill and produce the existing Blackstone Minerals B-2 well from an existing surface location approximately 1,280 feet north of the Beaumont Unit (see map to right). The well would be directionally drilled to reach a new bottomhole location underneath the unit. If the well is completed as a producing well, existing flowlines would be utilized from within the site and new production facilities would be constructed within the site. When the well is plugged and abandoned, the surface landowner would decide on the best use of the site.
The purpose of the analysis is twofold: 1) carry out compliance responsibilities under various statutes including the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and 2) determine whether the directional well qualifies for an exemption under NPS regulation 36 CFR 9.32(e). An exemption may be issued if the NPS determines that the operation poses "no significant threat of damage to park resources…" The scope of the latter inquiry is limited to the scope of the regulations which include only those activities occurring within the Unit boundary.
The NPS is preparing an Environmental Assessment (EA)in compliance with NEPA to provide the decision-making framework that 1) explores a reasonable range of alternatives to meet project objectives, 2) evaluates potential impacts to park resources and values, and 3) identifies mitigation measures to minimize those impacts.
The NPS encourages public participation throughout the NEPA process during which the public has two opportunities to comment on this project; once during initial project scoping and again following the release of the EA. We are currently in the scoping phase of this project, and I invite you to voice your ideas, comments, or concerns about this effort. Your comments will be considered during preparation of the EA.
Sincerely,
Todd W. Brindle, Superintendent
Contact Information
Haigler "Dusty" PateBiologist, Oil and Gas Program Manager
National Park Service
Big Thicket National Preserve
6044 FM 420
Kountze, TX 77625
409-951-6822
409-951-6868 fax