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BMP ID: 6290
Title: If used, earthen pits should be lined
Text: "...whenever earthen pits are used to store wastes, they should be lined with multiple layers of synthetic fabric with leak detection devices between the layers.
Source Publication Name: Oil and Gas Accountability Project, Best Practices
Citation Section: Redesigned pits
Citation Page: 1
Supplemental Documents: See the Source Document for links to supplemental information
Usage Type: Recommended
Timing: • Drilling
Oil / Gas Field:  
Surface Ownership: • Federal
• State
• Private
Mineral Ownership: • Federal
• State
• Private
Primary Contact: Earthworks
1612 K. St., NW, Suite 808
Washington, DC  20006  United States
Phone:(202) 887-1872     Alt. Phone:
Fax:     E-mail:info@earthworksaction.org
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Categories: Land Surface Disturbance
Water Quality and Pollution
Location: General / Federal
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Date Entered: 2009-11-23 13:56 UTC
Last Updated: 2009-11-23 13:56 UTC