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BMP ID: 2435
Title: Avoid Restricted Surface Occupancy areas to the maximum extent except in situations posing a risk to public health, safety, welfare, or environment
Text: "a. Operators shall avoid Restricted Surface Occupancy areas to the maximum extent technically and economically feasible when planning and conducting new oil and gas development operations, except: (5) In the event of situations posing a risk to public health, safety, welfare, or the environment."
Source Publication Name: Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission, Practice and Procedure, 2 CCR 404-1, Final Draft Rules 11 07 08
Citation Section: 1205. REQUIREMENTS IN RESTRICTED SURFACE OCCUPANCY AREAS
Citation Page: 1205(a)(5)
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Usage Type: Required
Timing: • Planning / Environmental Review
• Production / Operation / Maintenance
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Surface Ownership: • Federal
• State
• Private
Mineral Ownership: • Federal
• State
• Private
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Categories: Wildlife
Location: Colorado
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Date Entered: 2009-02-24 10:08 UTC
Last Updated: 2009-02-24 11:11 UTC