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BMP ID: 4745
Title: Avoid areas near wetland edges, riparian areas and open water during construction
Text: Water Resources: "Additional mitigation to lessen any impacts from flooding or high flows during and after construction would include avoidance of areas within 500 feet of wetland edges, riparian areas, and open water, where practical;"
Source Publication Name: Final Environmental Impact Statement, Jonah Infill Drilling Project, Sublette County, Wyoming
Citation Section: Appendix C: Operator Committed Practices
Citation Page: C-7
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Usage Type: Required
Timing: • Construction / Siting / Design
• Production / Operation / Maintenance
Oil / Gas Field: Jonah Infill Drilling Project Area (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
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Categories: Water Quality and Pollution
Aquatic and Riparian Values
Location: Wyoming
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Date Entered: 2009-04-17 00:45 UTC
Last Updated: 2009-07-17 07:28 UTC