BMP ID |
Short Title |
Text of BMP |
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6270 |
Abide by all traffic rules and speed limits |
Roads and Traffic: "The operator and all its subcontractors agree to abide by all traffic rules and speed limits." |
6223 |
Complete all development on a single pad before moving to a new drilling location |
Continuity of Development: "Operators conducting development activities will strive to complete all development on a single pad needed to recover the ... |
6249 |
Comply with the Colorado Water Quality Control Commission's storm water runoff regulations |
Employing Responsible Development and Best Management Practices: As a minimum, industry will: "[Comply] with the Colorado Water Quality Control ... |
6250 |
Conduct all hydraulic fracturing operations with "green frac" methods |
Employing Responsible Development and Best Management Practices: As a minimum, industry will: "All hydraulic fracturing operations ('fracing') within ... |
6217 |
Consider residents' concerns when deciding number of rigs to be operated |
Managing Development in Sensitive Areas: "[T]he desires and concerns of residents will be taken into consideration when determining the number of ... |
6247 |
Construct graveled pads to reduce mud and dust on roads |
Employing Responsible Development and Best Management Practices: As a minimum, industry will: "[Construct] graveled pads to reduce mud and the ... |
6266 |
Create traffic management plan that considers potential dangers and school bus routes |
Roads and Traffic: "[Create] a plan for traffic management that takes into consideration blind corners and hills, narrow roads and bridges, and ... |
6259 |
Develop a program to actively control the spread on noxious weeds |
Control of Noxious Weeds via Collaboration with Garfield County: "Gas industry developers in the RSNC-CDP area will develop and utilize a program in ... |
6240 |
Do not use horns, bells, or other noise-making devices to delineate shift changes |
Employing Responsible Development and Best Management Practices: As a minimum, industry will: "[Not use] horns, bells, or other noise-making devices ... |
6264 |
Educate and train all employees regarding emergency plan information |
Emergency Preparedness: "[Educate] and [train] all employees and subcontractors regarding emergency plan information and their ability to respond to ... |
6229 |
Employ erosion control to meet all Storm Water regulations |
Employing Responsible Development and Best Management Practices: As a minimum, industry will: "[Employ] erosion control to meet all Storm Water ... |
6235 |
Enclose compressor stations to minimize noise |
Employing Responsible Development and Best Management Practices: As a minimum, industry will: "Fully [enclose] compressor stations equipped with ... |
6234 |
Enforce COGCC day and nighttime noise level standards |
Employing Responsible Development and Best Management Practices: As a minimum, industry will: "[Enforce] noise levels to not exceed COGCC day and ... |
6273 |
Ensure the safety of dams if fracturing or seismic operations will take place |
Water Issues: "If fracturing or seismic operations take place in the RSNC-CDP area, the industry operator will work with all appropriate local, state ... |
6230 |
Form a plan for management of invasive, noxious weeds |
Employing Responsible Development and Best Management Practices: As a minimum, industry will: "[Produce] a county-approved plan for management of ... |
6275 |
Fund community projects in the RSNC area |
Addressing Financial Impacts: "[Fund] community projects in the RSNC area, such as a rural community water system, multi-use trails or projects ... |
6215 |
Give special consideration when drilling takes place in or near sensitive areas |
Managing Development in Sensitive Areas: "Certain areas where drilling takes place are sensitive areas and should be given special consideration when ... |
6272 |
Include ditch companies in mitigation of impacts to irrigation systems |
Water Issues: "...When drilling operations - including roads, pads and pipelines - cross or in any way impact established community irrigation ditch ... |
6271 |
Include in all development operations a plan for avoiding disruption to irrigation |
Water Issues: "A plan for avoiding disruption to irrigation, including community and individual systems, will be part of all gas development ... |
6268 |
Inform (sign) truck traffic of "no jake brake zones" |
Roads and Traffic: "[Create] signs informing truck traffic of 'no jake brake zones.'" |