| BMP ID |
Short Title |
Text of BMP |
|---|
| 1037 |
Apply buffers and timing restrictions to reduce impacts on raptor nest sites |
"Raptor nesting habitat: Apply buffers and timing restrictions to reduce the impacts of construction, operations, noise, and human presence on raptor ... |
| 1790 |
Apply noise mitigation at well locations as determined necessary |
Sage Grouse: "Operators may be required to apply noise mitigation at well locations, as determined necessary by the BLM AO, on a case-by-case basis." |
| 5814 |
Appropriately handle and store fuels and hazardous materials |
Seismic lines & grids: "Ensure appropriate handling and storage of fuels and hazardous materials (e.g., explosives)." |
| 5826 |
Assess lowest impact location for helipads and flight paths |
Helipads/airfields: "Assess lowest impact location for helipads and flight paths." |
| 6866 |
Attempt to obtain sound muffling equipment |
"Preferred Alternative: Lexam will strive to obtain muffling equipment on all engines that will reduce sound levels toreasonable minimums. |
| 5813 |
Avoid excessive compaction from vehicles and baseplate |
Seismic lines & grids: "If using vibroseis machinery on soft ground, avoid excessive compaction from vehicles and baseplate." |
| 6982 |
Avoid or restrict areas used by California Condors |
"Special Status Species - California Condor: California Condor Potential Habitat Throughout planning area: Avoidance or use restrictions may be ... |
| 5586 |
BMPs include a variety of objectives. |
BMPs Minimize Wildlife Habitat Fragmentation and Loss: "Typical BMPs May Include: ...Reducing the Initial and Interim Size of Roads, Utilities, & ... |
| 2134 |
Carpool to reduce vehicle numbers, dust, and noise |
"Miscellaneous: Carpool to reduce vehicle numbers, dust, noise." |
| 4055 |
CBM operators should use local terrain, noise reduction technology and camouflage to minimize impacts. |
Facilities: Aesthetics: "CBM operators can use the local terrain, noise reduction technology, and camouflage to minimize impacts for both noise and ... |
| 6317 |
Central Gathering/Meeting Facilities should be located to minimize visual and noise impacts. |
Central Gathering/Meeting Facilities: "Facilities should be located using the same criteria as noted above [see document] and to minimize visual and ... |
| 2364 |
Complete all wells from a given well pad before moving rigs to a new location. |
"a. General Operating Requirements.... (4) Minimize rig mobilization and demobilization where practicable by completing or recompleting all wells ... |
| 2217 |
Compressor station location restrictions for noise prevention |
"In selecting a site for a compressor facility, the distance from the edge of a sage grouse lek should be sufficient to result in a noise level ... |
| 2252 |
Compressor stations near leks. |
"To avoid potentially significant noise impacts, compressor engines would be located 2,500 feet or more from a dwelling or residence and from ... |
| 2163 |
Consider noise management in project plans |
"Planning for Development: Consider noise management in project plans where needed." |
| 6217 |
Consider residents' concerns when deciding number of rigs to be operated |
Managing Development in Sensitive Areas: "[T]he desires and concerns of residents will be taken into consideration when determining the number of ... |
| 5825 |
Construct helipads to reduce disturbance |
Helipads/airfields: "Construct helipads to reduce disturbance consistent with operational, health and safety requirements." |
| 3652 |
Construct noise barriers or add noise dampening |
"Noise barriers can be constructed at drilling and testing operations, and noise dampening around engines should be considered (including foam ... |
| 2226 |
Construction restrictions: Well Pads and Roads |
"The operators will avoid placing roads or constructing well pads in highly suitable sage grouse nesting habitat (high density sagebrush throughout ... |
| 3454 |
Control exhaust noise from pump jacks and compressors |
"GREATER PRAIRIE CHICKEN: Muffle or otherwise control exhaust noise from pump jacks and compressors so that operational noise will not exceed 49 dB ... |
