| BMP ID: |
6366 |
| Title: |
Utilize techniques that reduce leaks and spills |
| Text: |
"Other techniques recommended by the commission to
reduce leaks and spills include: remote monitoring of
leaks; leakproof storage containers; proper containment
devices like drip pans; plating that reduces wear on
valve stems and pipe threads; methods to avoid pipe
corrosion; and impermeable wellhead sumps during
drilling preparation." |
| Source Publication Name: |
Drilling Down: Protecting Western Communities from the Health and Environmental Effects of Oil and Gas Production |
| Citation Section: |
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| Citation Page: |
27 |
| Supplemental Documents: |
See the Source Document for links to supplemental information
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| Usage Type: |
Recommended |
| Timing: |
• Production / Operation / Maintenance
• Monitoring
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| Oil / Gas Field: |
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| Surface Ownership: |
• Federal
• State
• Private
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| Mineral Ownership: |
• Federal
• State
• Private
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| Primary Contact: |
Ms. Amy Mall
Natural Resources Defence Council |
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| Categories: |
Water Quality and Pollution
Land Surface Disturbance
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| Location: |
General / Federal |
| Species: |
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| Vegetation Types: |
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| General Comments: |
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| Cost-Benefit Analysis: |
This last item collects crude oil leakage associated with workover operations, and in 2001 was reported to be available for $800. [163] |
| BMP Efficacy: |
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| Date Entered: |
2010-03-14 11:40 UTC |
| Last Updated: |
2011-07-17 13:00 UTC |
