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BMP ID: 1348
Title: Control surface use near riparian/wetland areas
Text: GS-CSU-ROAN-07 SSR/CSU Riparian and Wetland Habitat: "Controlled surface use to protect 6,097 acres of riparian and wetland habitat. The BLM may require special design, construction, operation, mitigation, or reclamation measures, and/or relocation by more than 200 meters for any ground-disturbing activities, electric transmission lines, and other sources of disturbance within 500 feet of riparian or wetland vegetation to protect the values and functions of these areas. Measures required will be based on the nature, extent, and value of the area potentially affected."
Source Publication Name: Record of Decision for the Approval of Portions of the Roan Plateau Resource Management Plan Amendment and Environmental Impact Statement
Citation Section: Table F-1 Stipulations and Standards
Citation Page: F-14
Supplemental Documents:  
Usage Type: Required
Timing: • Construction / Siting / Design
• Drilling
• Production / Operation / Maintenance
• Reclamation
Oil / Gas Field: Roan Plateau (UINTA-PICEANCE)
Surface Ownership: • Federal
Mineral Ownership: • Federal
Primary Contact: BLM - Glenwood Springs Field Office
50629 Highway 6 & 24
Glenwood Springs, Colorado  81601  United States
Phone:(970) 947-2800     Alt. Phone:
Fax:(970) 947-2829     E-mail:gsfoweb@blm.gov
Alternate Contact:  
 
Categories: Wildlife
Water Quality and Pollution
Land Surface Disturbance
Aquatic and Riparian Values
Location: Colorado
Species:
Vegetation Types:
• Riparian
General Comments:
Cost-Benefit Analysis:
BMP Efficacy:
Date Entered: 2009-02-04 13:40 UTC
Last Updated: 2011-06-14 11:55 UTC