BMP ID: |
474 |
Title: |
50 percent of the pit should be below original ground level |
Text: |
Well Sites: Reserve Pits: "If [locating the pit on the drill pad next to the high wall] is not possible, at least 50 percent of the reserve pit should be constructed below original ground level to help prevent failure of the pit dike." |
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: |
16 |
Supplemental Documents: |
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Usage Type: |
Recommended |
Timing: |
• Drilling
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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: |
Water Quality and Pollution
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Location: |
General / Federal |
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General Comments: |
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Date Entered: |
2009-02-04 13:28 UTC |
Last Updated: |
2011-05-25 12:00 UTC |