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BMP ID: 3648
Title: Locate constant noise generators far from sensitive habitats to ensure no more than 49 dBA reaches individuals.
Text: "Constant noise generators should be located far enough away from sensitive habitats such as grouse leks and raptor nests that the noise that reaches those habitats is less than 49 dBA"
Source Publication Name: Best Management Practices for Grasslands, Sagebrush, and Riparian Habitat
Citation Section: Mining and Oil/Gas Development
Citation Page: no page
Supplemental Documents:  
Usage Type: Recommended
Timing: • Production / Operation / Maintenance
Oil / Gas Field:  
Surface Ownership: • Federal
• State
• Private
Mineral Ownership: • Federal
• State
• Private
Primary Contact: Wyoming Game and Fish Department
5400 Bishop Boulevard
Cheyenne, Wyoming  82006  United States
Phone:(307) 777 4600     Alt. Phone:
Fax:     E-mail: 
Alternate Contact:  
 
Categories: Noise
Wildlife
Location: Wyoming
Species:
• Grouse
• Raptor
Vegetation Types:
• Grassland
General Comments:
Cost-Benefit Analysis:
BMP Efficacy:
Date Entered: 2009-03-09 16:47 UTC
Last Updated: 2011-02-01 16:41 UTC