| BMP ID: |
6508 |
| Title: |
Carefully screen barite weighting agents |
| Text: |
Drilling fluids and additives, used: Source Reduction: "Carefully screen barite weighting agents for naturally occurring concentrations of heavy metals, particularly mercury and cadmium." |
| Source Publication Name: |
Pollution Prevention/Best Management Practices Pocket Guide for the New Mexico Oil and Gas Industry |
| Citation Section: |
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| Citation Page: |
21 |
| Supplemental Documents: |
Pollution Prevention Best Management Practices
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| Usage Type: |
Recommended |
| Timing: |
• Drilling
• Production / Operation / Maintenance
• Monitoring
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| Oil / Gas Field: |
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| Surface Ownership: |
• Federal
• State
• Private
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| Mineral Ownership: |
• Federal
• State
• Private
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| Primary Contact: |
Oil Conservation Division: New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department
1220 South St. Francis Drive
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87505 USA |
| Phone: | (505) 476-3460 |
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Alt. Phone: | |
| Fax: | (505) 476-3462 |
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E-mail: | |
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| Alternate Contact: |
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| Categories: |
Human Health and Safety
Land Surface Disturbance
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| Location: |
New Mexico |
| Species: |
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| Vegetation Types: |
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| General Comments: |
"Special considerations: Use appropriate PPE. Avoid eye and skin contact. Consult MSDS for additional guidance for specific material." |
| Cost-Benefit Analysis: |
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| BMP Efficacy: |
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| Date Entered: |
2010-03-25 09:17 UTC |
| Last Updated: |
2010-03-25 09:17 UTC |
