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BMP ID: 2772
Title: Obtain BLM approval for occupancy on steep slopes
Text: Soils: "Federal leases with slopes in excess of 30 percent will be required to obtain approval for occupancy from the BLM based on mitigation of erosion, surface productivity after remediation, and mitigation to surface water quality."
Source Publication Name: Montana Final Statewide Oil and Gas Environmental Impact Statement and Proposed Amendment of the Powder River and Billings Resource Management Plans
Citation Section: TABLE 2-1: MITIGATION MEASURES COMMON TO ALL ALTERNATIVES
Citation Page: 2-7
Supplemental Documents:  
Usage Type: Recommended
Timing: • Planning / Environmental Review
• Production / Operation / Maintenance
Oil / Gas Field: POWDER RIVER BASIN
Surface Ownership: • Federal
• State
• Private
Mineral Ownership: • Federal
• State
• Private
Primary Contact: BLM - Miles City Field Office
111 Garryowen Road
Miles City, Montana  59301  United States
Phone:(406) 233-2800     Alt. Phone:
Fax:(406) 233-2921     E-mail:MT_MilesCity_FO@blm.gov
Alternate Contact:  
 
Categories: Land Surface Disturbance
Soils (Conservation, Pollution, Reclamation)
Water Quality and Pollution
Location: Montana
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Date Entered: 2009-03-09 16:27 UTC
Last Updated: 2011-02-14 13:56 UTC

  

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