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BMP ID: 5744
Title: Inspect pipelines regularly and routinely maintain facilities.
Text: "Regular pipeline inspection and routine maintenance of wells should occur. Oil and gas wells and storage facilities should include safety measures to ensure operations that minimize the potential for habitat pollution in the form of oil leaks or spills. Such measures should include but not be limited to replacement of worn or out-of-date materials and equipment, construction of spill containment structures, removal of contaminated materials, and minimization of vandalism."
Source Publication Name: Conservation of the Sand Dune Lizard, in New Mexico: Recommendations Based on the Management Plan for the Sand Dune Lizard
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Usage Type: Recommended
Timing: • Production / Operation / Maintenance
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Surface Ownership: • Federal
• State
• Private
Mineral Ownership: • Federal
• State
• Private
Primary Contact: Mr. Charles W. Painter
NM Department of Game and Fish
Santa Fe, NM
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Categories: Land Surface Disturbance
Wildlife
Location: New Mexico
Species:
• Lizard, Sand Dune
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Date Entered: 2009-06-18 12:32 UTC
Last Updated: 2009-07-17 10:04 UTC