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BMP ID: 4282
Title: Mineral and energy development in areas with ferruginous hawk nests will have special stipulations.
Text: Mitigation Measures: "Mineral and energy development in areas directly associated with ferruginous hawk nesting areas would be subject to special stipulations including buffers comparable or less restrictive than those outlined in the USFWS 'Guidelines for Raptor Protection from Human and Land Use Disturbances' with modifications allowed as long as protection of the raptors is ensured."
Source Publication Name: Vernal Resource Management Plan Draft Environmental Impact Statement
Citation Section: 4.15.3 Mitigation Measures
Citation Page: 4-251
Supplemental Documents:  
Usage Type: Recommended
Timing: • Production / Operation / Maintenance
Oil / Gas Field:  
Surface Ownership: • Federal
Mineral Ownership: • Federal
Primary Contact: BLM - Vernal Field Office
170 South 500 East
Vernal, Utah  84078  United States
Phone:(435) 781-4400     Alt. Phone:
Fax:(435) 781-4410     E-mail:utvnmail@blm.gov
Alternate Contact:  
 
Categories: Wildlife
Location: Utah
Species:
• Hawk, Ferruginous
• Raptor
Vegetation Types:
General Comments:
Cost-Benefit Analysis:
BMP Efficacy:
Date Entered: 2009-03-23 10:15 UTC
Last Updated: 2009-07-22 13:26 UTC