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BMP ID: 2906
Title: Permitting procedures: Main-stem mixing analyses not required
Text: "Major changes in recent permitting approaches include the following: Main-stem mixing analyses are no longer required, however applicants proposing discharges into the Powder River drainage (Option 2) will be encouraged to utilize water management techniques that minimize the quanity of water that reaches the main stem."
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: Hydrology Appendix-Updated Permitting Options for Coal Bed Methane Permit Applications
Citation Page: HYD-36
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Usage Type: Required
Timing: • Planning / Environmental Review
• Monitoring
Oil / Gas Field:  
Surface Ownership: • Federal
• State
• Private
Mineral Ownership: • Federal
• State
• Private
Primary Contact: Montana Department of Environmental Quality
1520 E. Sixth Avenue P.O. Box 200901
Helena, Montana  59620  United States
Phone:(406) 841 5000     Alt. Phone:
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Categories: Water Quantity and Rights
Water Quality and Pollution
Aquatic and Riparian Values
Location: Montana
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Date Entered: 2009-03-09 16:27 UTC
Last Updated: 2009-07-15 13:33 UTC