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BMP ID: 5773
Title: If circumstances of oil and gas operations are done without impacts to paleontological sites, then waivers may be issued.
Text: F-9 CONTROLLED SURFACE USE STIPULATION-PALEONTOLOGY: "If circumstances or relative resource values change or if it can be demonstrated that oil and gas operations can be conducted without causing unacceptable impacts, this stipulation may be waived, excepted, or modified by the BLM Authorized Officer, if such action is consistent with the provisions of the Farmington Resource Management Plan, or if not consistent, through a land use plan amendment and associated National Environmental Policy Act analysis document. If the BLM Authorized Officer determines that the waiver, exception, or modification involves an issue of major public concern, the waiver, exception, or modification shall be subject to a 30-day public review period. Any changes to this stipulation will be made in accordance with the land use plan and/or the regulatory provisions for such changes."
Source Publication Name: Farmington Resource Management Plan with Record of Decision
Citation Section: APPENDIX B OIL AND GAS LEASING STIPULATIONS APPLIED TO NEW LEASES IN PLANNING AREA
Citation Page: B-3
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Usage Type: Required
Timing: • Production / Operation / Maintenance
Oil / Gas Field:  
Surface Ownership: • Federal
Mineral Ownership: • Federal
Primary Contact: BLM - Farmington Field Office
1235 La Plata Highway, Suite A
Farmington, New Mexico  87401  United States
Phone:(505) 599-8900     Alt. Phone:
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Categories: Cultural/Historic
Land Surface Disturbance
Location: New Mexico
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Date Entered: 2009-06-24 14:27 UTC
Last Updated: 2009-06-24 14:27 UTC