| BMP ID: |
179 |
| Title: |
Avoid wetlands if possible |
| Text: |
"Wetlands are especially sensitive areas and should be avoided, if possible. Generally, these areas require crossings that prevent unnatural fluctuationsin water level. Marshy and swampy terrain may contain bodies of water with no discernible current. The design of culverts for roads crossing these locations requires unique considerations. Construction of some wetland crossings may require a Section 404 Corps of Engineers permit in addition to the approval of the surface management agency." |
| Source Publication Name: |
Surface Operating Standards and Guidelines for Oil and Gas Exploration and Develoment (aka The Gold Book) |
| Citation Section: |
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| Citation Page: |
35 |
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| Usage Type: |
Recommended |
| Timing: |
• Planning / Environmental Review
• Production / Operation / Maintenance
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| Oil / Gas Field: |
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| Surface Ownership: |
• Federal
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| Mineral Ownership: |
• Federal
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| Primary Contact: |
BLM - Wyoming State Office
5353 Yellowstone Road
Cheyenne, Wyoming 82003 United States |
| Phone: | (307) 775-6256 |
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| Categories: |
Aquatic and Riparian Values
Wildlife
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| Location: |
Western Region |
| Species: |
• Aquatic/Riparian Species
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| Vegetation Types: |
• Riparian
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| General Comments: |
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| Date Entered: |
2009-02-04 13:04 UTC |
| Last Updated: |
2009-02-19 15:14 UTC |
