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BMP ID: 1306
Title: Do not allow surface disturbance on steep slopes
Text: "For slopes greater than 40%, allow no surface disturbance (NSO)."
Source Publication Name: Vernal Resource Management Plan Draft Environmental Impact Statement
Citation Section: Appendix K - Surface Stipulations Applicable to all Surface-Disturbing Activities
Citation Page: K-6
Supplemental Documents:  
Usage Type: Recommended
Timing: • Construction / Siting / Design
• Drilling
• Production / Operation / Maintenance
Oil / Gas Field: Uinta Basin (UINTA-PICEANCE)
Surface Ownership: • Federal
Mineral Ownership: • Federal
Primary Contact: BLM - Vernal Field Office
170 South 500 East
Vernal, Utah  84078  United States
Phone:(435) 781-4400     Alt. Phone:
Fax:(435) 781-4410     E-mail:utvnmail@blm.gov
Alternate Contact:  
 
Categories: Water Quality and Pollution
Land Surface Disturbance
Location: Utah
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Date Entered: 2009-02-04 13:40 UTC
Last Updated: 2011-06-07 15:27 UTC