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BMP ID: 2842
Title: Construct the minimum road necessary.
Text: "Natural Gas Operations: 1. Location: l. Construct the minimum road necessary. Consider using two-track roads for exploration wells that could become dry holes or production wells with very low vehicle use during production. The BLM 9113 Roads Manual states, "Bureau roads must be designed to an appropriate standard no higher than necessary to accommodate their intended functions..." Consider average daily traffic load, vehicle size, soils, topography, weather, season of use, safety, etc."
Source Publication Name: Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument Proposed Resource Management Plan and Final Environmental Impact Statement
Citation Section: APPENDIX K: Best Management Practices
Citation Page: 1312
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Usage Type: Recommended
Timing: • Production / Operation / Maintenance
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Surface Ownership: • Federal
Mineral Ownership: • Federal
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Categories: Soils (Conservation, Pollution, Reclamation)
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Human Health and Safety
Land Surface Disturbance
Location: Montana
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Date Entered: 2009-03-09 16:27 UTC
Last Updated: 2011-02-06 16:29 UTC