| BMP ID: |
8681 |
| Title: |
Solution to bird/wildlife mortality in oil and gas facilities - cover pits or open tanks with wire mesh. |
| Text: |
"Pits or open tanks designed to catch oil drips from flares should be covered with wire mesh." |
| Source Publication Name: |
Minimizing Risk to Migratory Birds in Oil and Gas Facilities |
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| Usage Type: |
Recommended |
| Timing: |
• Production / Operation / Maintenance
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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: |
Mr. Pedro 'Pete' Ramirez, Jr.
National Wildlife Refuge System, Wildlife Resources - Energy Program
1201 Oakridge Drive - Suite 320
Fort Collins, CO 80525 United States of America |
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| Categories: |
Wildlife
Water Quality and Pollution
Aquatic and Riparian Values
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| Location: |
Western Region |
| Species: |
• Amphibian
• Antelope, Pronghorn
• Aquatic/Riparian Species
• Bat
• Birds, Migratory
• Birds, other
• Crane, Sandhill
• Crane, Whooping
• Crow
• Deer, Mule
• Falcon
• Falcon, Peregrine
• Goose
• Grouse
• Hawk
• Kestrel
• Kestrel, American
• Mouse, Preble's Meadow Jumping
• Other Animal Species
• Owl
• Owl, Great Horned
• Raptor
• Raven
• Reptile
• Sage grouse
• Sensitive Species
• Shorebirds
• Songbird species
• Waterfowl
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| General Comments: |
Oil production skim pits, reserve pits, and flare pits containing oil or other harmful chemicals can attract and entrap birds and other wildlife. Birds preen meticulously to maintain their feathers. External oiling almost always leads to oil ingestion. Oil ingestion can cause direct damage to gastrointestinal tract such as ulcers, diarrhea, and a decreased ability to absorb nutrients. Oil ingestion can lead to dehydration. Inhalation of oil vapors can cause pneumonia, neurological damage or anemia. Secondary effects of oil include a reduced ability to fight infection or disease. Scavengers or predators that consume oiled birds will ingest the oil. Oil can reduce reproduction in birds. |
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| Date Entered: |
2014-07-01 07:50 UTC |
| Last Updated: |
2014-07-01 07:50 UTC |
