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BMP ID: 4284
Title: Alternative B allows development within 1,300 feet of a lek to minimize bird collision and raptor perching.
Text: Mitigation Measures: "All alternatives would have stipulations and mitigation measures meant to protect and/or enhance existing greater sage grouse habitat.... Alternative B would allow development within 1,300 feet of a lek would be designed to minimize, to the extent possible, bird collision and to minimize raptor perching within 2 miles of a lek."
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:
• Raptor
• Sage grouse
Vegetation Types:
General Comments:
Cost-Benefit Analysis:
BMP Efficacy:
Date Entered: 2009-03-23 10:28 UTC
Last Updated: 2009-03-23 10:28 UTC