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BMP ID: 152
Title: Allow new surface-disturbing activities within 330 feet of riparian zones only when no other alternatives are practical.
Text: FLOODPLAINS AND RIPARIAN AREAS: "RI04/PW27 — Allow new surface-disturbing activities within 330 feet of riparian zones only when it can be shown that there are no practical alternatives, that long-term impacts are fully mitigated, or that the construction is an enhancement to the riparian area."
Source Publication Name: Final Environmental Impact Statement and Record of Decision Castle Peak and Eightmile Flat Oil and Gas Expansion Project Newfield Rocky Mountains Inc.
Citation Section: Table 1 Project Implementation and Conditions of Approval for the Castle Peak and Eightmile Flat Oil and Gas Expansion Project
Citation Page: 15
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Usage Type: Required
Timing: • Production / Operation / Maintenance
Oil / Gas Field: Castle Peak, Eightmile Flat, Monument Butte-Myton Bench
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
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Categories: Aquatic and Riparian Values
Location: Utah
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Date Entered: 2009-02-04 13:04 UTC
Last Updated: 2009-06-14 09:24 UTC