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BMP ID: 2038
Title: Timing restrictions near lek
Text: "Human disturbances within 0.6 mile (3,168 feet) of a sage grouse lek would be avoided during the sage grouse breeding season (March 1 to May 31) from 1 hour before sunrise to 3 hours after sunset."
Source Publication Name: Vernal Resource Management Plan Draft Environmental Impact Statement
Citation Section: Chapter 4.15 Special Status Species
Citation Page: 251
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: Wildlife
Location: Utah
Species:
• Sage grouse
Vegetation Types:
• Shrub lands
General Comments:
Cost-Benefit Analysis:
BMP Efficacy:
Date Entered: 2009-02-05 23:26 UTC
Last Updated: 2009-02-05 23:26 UTC