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BMP ID: 2007
Title: Timing restrictions on construction and drilling near lek
Text: Wildlife/Recreation: "The operator has also agreed to avoid construction or drilling activities within a quarter mile of sage grouse or sharp tail grouse leks during the period March 1st to May 15th to protect these species from noise disturbance during this critical period."
Source Publication Name: Environmental Assessment for CX Field Expansion and Tongue River Badger Hills Project
Citation Section:
Citation Page: 8
Supplemental Documents:  
Usage Type: Recommended
Timing: • Construction / Siting / Design
• Drilling
Oil / Gas Field: CX Field (POWDER RIVER BASIN)
Surface Ownership: • Federal
• State
• Private
Mineral Ownership: • Federal
• State
• Private
Primary Contact: Rick Northop
Montana Fish, Wildlife, & Parks
P.O. Box 200701
Helena, Montana  59620  United States
Phone:(406) 444-5633     Alt. Phone:
Fax:     E-mail: 
Alternate Contact:  
 
Categories: Wildlife
Location: Montana
Species:
• Sage grouse
Vegetation Types:
• Shrub lands
General Comments:
Cost-Benefit Analysis:
BMP Efficacy:
Date Entered: 2009-02-05 23:26 UTC
Last Updated: 2009-04-02 07:35 UTC