| BMP ID |
Short Title |
Text of BMP |
|---|
| 6838 |
Allow extension of drilling time to May if necessary |
"Preferred Alternative:Â USFWS will consider allowing Lexam to continue work in early May if allowing access is necessary to complete activities ... |
| 6766 |
Area will be monitored for cultural resources |
"Preferred Alternative: All ground-disturbing activities associated with drilling operations and setup will require on-site cultural resource ... |
| 6834 |
Assess stability and suitability of road water crossings |
"Preferred Alternative: To protect special status species such as the Rio Grande Sucker and Rio Grande Chub, USFWS andLexam will: Assess stability ... |
| 6866 |
Attempt to obtain sound muffling equipment |
"Preferred Alternative: Lexam will strive to obtain muffling equipment on all engines that will reduce sound levels to reasonable minimums." |
| 6861 |
Auger tanks recommended for transferring drill cutting and sand |
"Preferred Alternative: It is highly recommended that an auger tank be used for transferring drill cuttings and sand to a vehicle for off Refuge ... |
| 6769 |
Avoid natural resource impacts while constructing roads and well pads |
"Preferred Alternative: Impacts to sensitive habitat, wildlife, plants, other sensitive natural or historical features will be avoided to the extent ... |
| 6810 |
Build fense around drill pads |
"Preferred Alternative: Drill pads will be fenced if necessary to prevent large ungulates from gaining access to the sites." |
| 6801 |
Conduct a baseline water quality study prior to drilling |
"Preferred Alternative: A baseline water quality study of the near-surface unconfined aquifer, deeper aquifers, and surfacewater in proximity to the ... |
| 6837 |
Conduct drilling activity only from August 1 through April 30 |
"Preferred Alternative: The Operator's drilling activities will be restricted to the period of August 1 through April 30." |
| 6815 |
Conduct site meeting before rig-up |
"Preferred Alternative: Refuge officials will conduct an on site meeting before rig-up with representatives of the Operator, drilling contractor, ... |
| 6770 |
Construct roads and well pads in a manner that facilitates reclamation |
"Preferred Alternative: All construction of roads and pads will occur in a way that best facilitates their subsequent complete removal and ... |
| 6808 |
Construct well site and drill from August 1 through April 30 |
"Preferred Alternative: Construction and drilling activities will be conducted from August 1 through April 30 in order to avoid conflicts with ... |
| 6831 |
Create buffer zone to protect Rio Grande Sucker and Rio Grande Chub |
"Preferred Alternative: To protect special status species such as the Rio Grande Sucker and Rio Grande Chub, USFWS andLexam will: Establish a ... |
| 6712 |
Decontamination of equipment to prevent spread of noxious weeds |
PREFERRED ALTERNATIVE, NOXIOUS WEEDS: "All vehicles and equipment from outside the Refuge will be decontaminated per USFWS procedures to prevent the ... |
| 6840 |
Designate onsite representative for the Refuge |
"Preferred Alternative: The Operator shall designate an onsite representative for field operations who shall be present during all phases of the ... |
| 6862 |
Dispose drilling wastes upon drilling completion |
"Preferred Alternative: Wastes shall be disposed off refuge immediately following completion of drilling operations." |
| 6848 |
Domestic waste water discharge prohibited on the Refuge |
"Preferred Alternative: No waste water will be discharged onto Refuge lands, ditches, or water bodies. No surface discharge of septic system or ... |
| 6853 |
Drill by wet process |
"Preferred Alternative: The drilling will be a wet process and negligible fugitive dust will be generated from the mechanical drilling action." |
| 6822 |
Drill pads may not exceed 90,000 square feet in area |
"Preferred Alternative: Drill pads may not exceed 90,000 square feet in area." |
| 6863 |
Ensure lights are directed to work area |
"Preferred Alternative: Lexam will ensure to the extent possible for safety that lights on the drilling rig and location are directed to work areas." |
