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BMP ID: 2909
Title: Permitting procedures: Apply effluent limits to closed basin systems
Text: "Major changes in recent permitting approaches include the following: Aquatic life based effluent limits will be applied to closed basin systems (Option 1B) except where a use attainability analysis has been conducted that supports the reclassification of the system to a class 4c water."
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-37
Supplemental Documents:  
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 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 13:34 UTC