NFGT Oil and Gas Leasing Availability Analysis

The National Forests and Grassland in Texas (NFGT) is starting an Oil and Gas Leasing Availability Analysis.  The analysis will inform the decision about what NFGT lands will be available for oil and gas leasing and under what conditions.

UPDATE: A contract for the EIS was awarded in November 2023 and is on track to be completed by December 2024.

Comments

All comments are welcome at any point during the planning process, not just during the scoping period. Comments submitted after the scoping period may not be included in the initial draft of the Public Scoping Report, but all comments will be reviewed and fully considered.

Please fill out the comment card and submit to Rob Potts by one of the following methods:

Email:  robert.potts@usda.gov

Mail:  Rob Potts
           c/o USDA Forest Service
           2221 N. Raguet St.
           Lufkin, TX  75904

Fax:  936-639-8588

NEPA project page: Click here to use the NEPA electronic comment form until November 29, 2019.

Documents           

• Texas National Forests and Grasslands, Oil and Gas Leasing and Availability Analysis
  • Document - Project and Purpose
  • Document - Guiding Policy and Decision
  • Document - Process/Steps
  • Map – Nonattainment and Class 1 Areas
  • Map – Decision Area and Key Resources (Angelina National Forest)
  • Map – Existing Stipulations (Angelina National Forest)
  • Map – Existing Leases (Angelina National Forest)
     
• Reasonable Foreseeable Development Scenario for Oil and Gas Activities

• RFD Scenario for Oil and Gas Activities—National Forests and Grasslands in Texas
   

Related Links

• NFGT Oil and Gas NEPA Project Page