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BMP ID: 3713
Title: Avoid construction within 500 feet of riparian areas
Text: "Avoid construction of well sites, access roads, and pipelines within 500 feet of surface water and/or riparian areas. Exceptions to this would be granted by the BLM based on an environmental analysis and site-specific mitigation plans."
Source Publication Name: Atlantic Rim Natural Gas Field Record of Decision
Citation Section: Appendix C: Atlantic Rim Natural Gas Project Operator-Committed Practices
Citation Page: C-4
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Usage Type: Required
Timing: • Production / Operation / Maintenance
Oil / Gas Field: Atlantic Rim Natural Gas Field (GREATER GREEN RIVER)
Surface Ownership: • Federal
Mineral Ownership: • Federal
Primary Contact: David Simons
BLM - Wyoming State Office
5353 Yellowstone Road
Cheyenne, Wyoming  82003  United States
Phone:(307) 328-4328     Alt. Phone:
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Categories: Aquatic and Riparian Values
Water Quality and Pollution
Location: Wyoming
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Date Entered: 2009-03-09 16:47 UTC
Last Updated: 2009-03-09 16:47 UTC