| BMP ID: |
455 |
| Title: |
Avoid locations on steep slopes |
| Text: |
Well Sites: Site Selection and Design: "Well locations constructed on steep slopes cost more to construct, maintain, and reclaim and result in greater resource impacts. Locations on steep slopes that require deep, nearly vertical cuts and steep fill slopes should be avoided where possible or properly mitigated." |
| 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: |
15 |
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| Usage Type: |
Recommended |
| Timing: |
• Construction / Siting / Design
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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: |
Land Surface Disturbance
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| Location: |
General / Federal |
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| Date Entered: |
2009-02-04 13:28 UTC |
| Last Updated: |
2009-02-04 13:28 UTC |
