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BMP ID: 4287
Title: NSO allowed in riparian zone unless for following exceptions.
Text: Mitigation Measures: "No surface occupancy would be allowed in the riparian zone under any of the action alternatives unless 1) there are no practical alternatives; 2) all long term impacts would be fully mitigated; or 3) the activity would benefit or enhance the riparian areas."
Source Publication Name: Vernal Resource Management Plan Draft Environmental Impact Statement
Citation Section: 4.15.3 Mitigation Measures
Citation Page: 4-252
Supplemental Documents:  
Usage Type: Recommended
Timing: • Construction / Siting / Design
• Drilling
• Production / Operation / Maintenance
Oil / Gas Field:  
Surface Ownership: • Federal
Mineral Ownership: • Federal
Primary Contact: BLM - Vernal Field Office
170 South 500 East
Vernal, Utah  84078  United States
Phone:(435) 781-4400     Alt. Phone:
Fax:(435) 781-4410     E-mail:utvnmail@blm.gov
Alternate Contact:  
 
Categories: Aquatic and Riparian Values
Location: Utah
Species:
Vegetation Types:
• Riparian
General Comments:
Cost-Benefit Analysis:
BMP Efficacy:
Date Entered: 2009-03-23 10:43 UTC
Last Updated: 2009-03-23 10:43 UTC