| BMP ID |
Short Title |
Text of BMP |
|---|
| 3639 |
Avoid disturbance next to sensitive habitats. |
"Avoid placing mines, oil and gas drill sites, sand or gravel pits, geothermal sites, and roads in or next to sensitive habitats such as raptor nest ... |
| 3643 |
Avoid planting monocultures |
"Avoid planting monocultures." |
| 3641 |
Completely cover contaminated ponds and disposal pits to prevent wildlife exposure. |
"Ensure that ponds containing mining wastes are closed off to exclude birds, bats, and other wildlife attracted to the water...employ a technique, ... |
| 3652 |
Construct noise barriers or add noise dampening |
"Noise barriers can be constructed at drilling and testing operations, and noise dampening around engines should be considered (including foam ... |
| 3651 |
Decrease continuous noise levels enclosing engines or installing additional suppression on mufflers. |
"If necessary, implement mitigation measures to decrease continuous noise levels. For example, enclose compressor engines with buildings and install ... |
| 3653 |
Enhance habitat for birds and other wildlife by placing suitable rocks on reclaimed mined land. |
"Enhance habitat for birds and other wildlife by placing suitable rocks on reclaimed mined land. Rock should be placed in piles of varying sizes up ... |
| 3650 |
Expand buffer areas when raptor prey is scarce. |
"To minimize the effects of continuous noise on bird populations . . . buffer zone should be expanded in areas where prey are scarce, as raptors must ... |
| 3649 |
Human presence must exceed 250m from raptor nests. |
"To minimize the effects of continuous noise on bird populations . . . Avoid placing well pads, roads, and any other facilities requiring human ... |
| 3640 |
Implement appropriate buffers and timing to reduce impact on raptor nest sites. |
"Reduce the impact of construction and operations on raptor nest sites with buffers and timing restrictions. Contact state or federal wildlife ... |
| 3648 |
Locate constant noise generators far from sensitive habitats to ensure no more than 49 dBA reaches individuals. |
"Constant noise generators should be located far enough away from sensitive habitats such as grouse leks and raptor nests that the noise that reaches ... |
| 3645 |
Match existing topography to provide micro sites. |
"Provide topography similar to the surrounding area to provide micro sites that promote a mosaic pattern." |
| 3654 |
Plant shrub species in and around rock piles |
"Shrub species should be planted in and around piles to encourage establishment of unique plant communities." |
| 2537 |
Prior to surface disturbances, reclamation plans must be approved by Authorized Officer. |
"Performance Objectives: 3. Prior to surface disturbance on slopes of, or greater than, 40 percent, an engineering/reclamation plan must be approved ... |
| 3642 |
Reclaim areas as soon as possible following disturbance. |
"Reclaim areas as soon as possible after activities are completed." |
| 3647 |
Reduce noise levels to 49 dBA. |
"To minimize the effects of continuous noise on bird populations, reduce noise levels to 49 dBA or less, particularly during the bird nesting season." |
| 3644 |
Reseed with local genetic seed stock, avoiding nonnative plant species. |
"Reseed with local genetic seed stock, if available, and avoid using nonnative plant species that compete with native species." |
| 3646 |
Utilize fencing when necessary until vegetation is well established. |
"Fencing may be necessary to protect a site from both livestock and wild grazers, such as jackrabbits, until vegetation is well established. However, ... |
