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BMP ID: 1238
Title: Cross wetlands during dry conditions
Text: "Where disturbance of wetlands, riparian areas, streams, and ephemeral/intermittent stream channels cannot be avoided, COE Section 404 permits will be obtained by the operator as necessary, and, in addition to applicable above listed measures, the employment of the following measures will be applied where appropriate: wetland areas will be crossed during dry conditions (i.e., late summer, fall, or dry winters); winter construction activities will occur only prior to soil freezing or after soils have thawed."
Source Publication Name: Pinedale Anticline Oil & Gas Exploration & Development Project Record of Decision
Citation Section: Appendix A: Mitigation Guidelines and Standard Practices for Surface-Disturbing and Disruptive Activities
Citation Page: A-18
Supplemental Documents:  
Usage Type: Recommended
Timing: • Construction / Siting / Design
Oil / Gas Field: Pinedale Anticline Project (GREATER GREEN RIVER)
Surface Ownership: • Federal
Mineral Ownership: • Federal
Primary Contact: BLM - Pinedale Field Office
1625 West Pine St., PO Box 768
Pinedale, Wyoming  82941  United States
Phone:(307) 367-5300     Alt. Phone:
Fax:     E-mail:WyMail_Jonah_Infill@blm.gov
Alternate Contact:  
 
Categories: Land Surface Disturbance
Soils (Conservation, Pollution, Reclamation)
Aquatic and Riparian Values
Water Quality and Pollution
Location: Wyoming
Species:
Vegetation Types:
• Riparian
General Comments:
Cost-Benefit Analysis:
BMP Efficacy:
Date Entered: 2009-02-04 13:40 UTC
Last Updated: 2011-02-07 07:45 UTC