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BMP of Oil and Gas Development

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BMP ID: 3651
Title: Decrease continuous noise levels enclosing engines or installing additional suppression on mufflers.
Text: "If necessary, implement mitigation measures to decrease continuous noise levels. For example, enclose compressor engines with buildings and install additional suppression around muffler exhausts."
Source Publication Name: Best Management Practices for Grasslands, Sagebrush, and Riparian Habitat
Citation Section: Mining and Oil/Gas Development
Citation Page: no page
Supplemental Documents:  
Usage Type: Recommended
Timing: • Production / Operation / Maintenance
Oil / Gas Field:  
Surface Ownership: • Federal
• State
• Private
Mineral Ownership: • Federal
• State
• Private
Primary Contact: Wyoming Game and Fish Department
5400 Bishop Boulevard
Cheyenne, Wyoming  82006  United States
Phone:(307) 777 4600     Alt. Phone:
Fax:     E-mail: 
Alternate Contact:  
 
Categories: Noise
Human Health and Safety
Wildlife
Location: Wyoming
Species:
• Raptor
Vegetation Types:
• Grassland
General Comments:
Cost-Benefit Analysis:
BMP Efficacy:
Date Entered: 2009-03-09 16:47 UTC
Last Updated: 2011-02-01 15:39 UTC