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BMP ID: 2825
Title: Permit required for produced water discharge into watershed
Text: "Alternative E-Preferred Alternative: There would be no discharge of produced water (treated or untreated) into the watershed unless the operator has an approved MPDES permit and can demonstrate in the Water Management Plan how discharge could occur in accordance with water quality laws without damaging the watershed."
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: Chapter 2-Alternatives
Citation Page: 2-14
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Usage Type: Recommended
Timing: • Planning / Environmental Review
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
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Categories: Water Quality and Pollution
Location: Montana
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Date Entered: 2009-03-09 16:27 UTC
Last Updated: 2009-03-09 16:27 UTC