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BMP ID: 5707
Title: BLM will initiate a long-term monitoring plan incorporating the following objectives.
Text: UINTA BASIN HOOKLESS CACTUS: "BLM will initiate a long-term monitoring plan incorporating the following objectives: Measure demographic, life history, and ecological characteristics of Sclerocactus brevispinus; evaluate the effectiveness of current conservation measures; complete at least an annual assessment of the implementation and efficacy of these decisions coupled with other conservation measures. The cost for such monitoring will be shared equally between BLM and the operator."
Source Publication Name: Final Environmental Impact Statement and Record of Decision Castle Peak and Eightmile Flat Oil and Gas Expansion Project Newfield Rocky Mountains Inc.
Citation Section: Table 1 Project Implementation and Conditions of Approval for the Castle Peak and Eightmile Flat Oil and Gas Expansion Project
Citation Page: 20
Supplemental Documents:  
Usage Type: Required
Timing: • Production / Operation / Maintenance
• Monitoring
Oil / Gas Field: Castle Peak, Eightmile Flat, Monument Butte-Myton Bench
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: Land Surface Disturbance
Wildlife
Location: Utah
Species:
• Other Plant Species
• Sclerocactus brevispinus (Pariette Bench hookless cactus)
Vegetation Types:
General Comments:
Cost-Benefit Analysis:
BMP Efficacy:
Date Entered: 2009-06-14 10:29 UTC
Last Updated: 2009-06-14 10:29 UTC