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BMP ID: 2762
Title: Discharge produced water to surface waters
Text: "Produced Water Management, Discharge to surface water: Produced water can be discharged to waters of the state with an appropriate permit from the MDEQ...Discharge rates will be calculated on the basis of the quality of the produced water and quantity and quality of the receiving water."
Source Publication Name: Final Water Resources Technical Report, Montana Statewide Oil and Gas E.I.S and Amendment of the Powder River and Billings Resource Management Plans
Citation Section: Chapter 6-Mitigation of Impacts to Water Resources
Citation Page: 46
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Usage Type: Required
Timing: • Production / Operation / Maintenance
Oil / Gas Field: POWDER RIVER BASIN
Surface Ownership: • Federal
• State
• Private
Mineral Ownership: • Federal
• State
• Private
Primary Contact: BLM - Miles City Field Office
111 Garryowen Road
Miles City, Montana  59301  United States
Phone:(406) 233-2800     Alt. Phone:
Fax:(406) 233-2921     E-mail:MT_MilesCity_FO@blm.gov
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Categories: Aquatic and Riparian Values
Water Quality and Pollution
Water Quantity and Rights
Location: Montana
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Date Entered: 2009-03-09 16:27 UTC
Last Updated: 2009-03-09 16:27 UTC