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BMP ID: 1205
Title: No direct drilling near surface water bodies/springs
Text: Oil and Gas Lease Stipulations: "Areas to be excluded from the direct drilling occupancy are: ...3. Within 300 feet of the normal high water line of any and all lakes, ponds, and reservoirs located within the lease area. 4. Within 300 feet of any and all springs or water wells within the lease area."
Source Publication Name: Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument Proposed Resource Management Plan and Final Environmental Impact Statement
Citation Section: Appendix O.1: Oil and Gas Lease Stipulations and Conditions of Approval
Citation Page: 1360
Supplemental Documents:  
Usage Type: Recommended
Timing: • Construction / Siting / Design
• Drilling
Oil / Gas Field: Leroy, Sherard and Sawtooth Mountain Gas Fields
Surface Ownership: • Federal
Mineral Ownership: • Federal
Primary Contact: BLM - Lewistown Field Office
920 Northeast Main, P.O. Box 1160
Lewiston, Montana  59457  United States
Phone:(406) 538-1900     Alt. Phone:
Fax:     E-mail: 
Alternate Contact:  
 
Categories: Water Quality and Pollution
Aquatic and Riparian Values
Location: Montana
Species:
Vegetation Types:
• Riparian
General Comments:
Cost-Benefit Analysis:
BMP Efficacy:
Date Entered: 2009-02-04 13:40 UTC
Last Updated: 2009-04-02 09:15 UTC