| BMP ID |
Short Title |
Text of BMP |
|---|
| 8674 |
Best option for eliminating the use of open reserve pits are to use closed-loop pitless drilling systems or downhole disposal. |
"Best options are to eliminate the use of open reserve pits and use closed-loop pitless drilling systems or downhole disposal of drill cuttings." |
| 8673 |
Removal of drilling fluids and pit closure after well completion is key to preventing wildlife mortality in reserve pits. |
"Immediate removal of drilling fluids followed by pit closure after well completion is the key to preventing wildlife mortality in reserve pits." |
| 8675 |
Reserve pits should be covered with netting and properly maintained. |
"Covering reserve pits with netting...netting must be properly maintained." |
| 8681 |
Solution to bird/wildlife mortality in oil and gas facilities - cover pits or open tanks with wire mesh. |
"Pits or open tanks designed to catch oil drips from flares should be covered with wire mesh." |
| 8689 |
Solution to bird/wildlife mortality in oil and gas facilities - don't let small drips and spills become big problems. |
"Don't let small drips and spills become big problems." |
| 8677 |
Solution to bird/wildlife mortality in oil and gas facilities - eliminate pits or keep oil off. |
"Eliminate pits or keep oil off." |
| 8679 |
Solution to bird/wildlife mortality in oil and gas facilities - immediate removal of oil in skim pits. |
"Oil in skim pits should be immediately removed." |
| 8686 |
Solution to bird/wildlife mortality in oil and gas facilities - keep facilities clean and free of exposed oil. |
"Oil and gas production facilities should be kept clean and free of exposed oil." |
| 8684 |
Solution to bird/wildlife mortality in oil and gas facilities - mesh needs to be small enough to prevent entry from songbirds. |
Concerning the proper coverage of dehydrator tanks and tubs: "Mesh size should be small enough to prevent entry by songbirds." |
| 8680 |
Solution to bird/wildlife mortality in oil and gas facilities - netting and the importance of net maintenance. |
"Netting requires intensive maintenance...net sagging into oil pit fluid presents risks to birds...heavy snow will cause net to sag into exposed pit ... |
| 8682 |
Solution to bird/wildlife mortality in oil and gas facilities - pooled oil should be removed immediately. |
"Any pooled oil should be immediately removed." |
| 8685 |
Solution to bird/wildlife mortality in oil and gas facilities - practice good housekeeping. |
"Practice good housekeeping...keep the site clean." |
| 8683 |
Solution to bird/wildlife mortality in oil and gas facilities - proper coverage will prevent access to dehydrator tanks or tubs. |
"Dehydrator tanks or tubs...should be properly covered to prevent access." |
| 8690 |
Solution to bird/wildlife mortality in oil and gas facilities - properly cover drip buckets, use drip containers with spring closed lids. |
"Properly cover drip buckets, use drip containers with spring closed lids." |
| 8691 |
Solution to bird/wildlife mortality in oil and gas facilities - properly cover well cellars. |
"Properly cover well cellars to prevent wildlife entry." |
| 8688 |
Solution to bird/wildlife mortality in oil and gas facilities - properly secure all hoses and valves. |
"All hoses and valves should be properly secured to prevent small drips." |
| 8687 |
Solution to bird/wildlife mortality in oil and gas facilities - remove spilled oil immediately. |
"All spilled oil should be cleaned up immediately." |
| 8678 |
Solution to bird/wildlife mortality in oil and gas facilities - use effective wildlife deterrents or exclusionary devices. |
"Use effective wildlife deterrents or exclusionary devices." |
| 8676 |
Use closed containment systems. |
"Use closed containment systems." |
