| BMP ID: |
6345 |
| Title: |
After drilling implement interim reclamation |
| Text: |
"After the drilling phase if over, the portion of the drilling pad not needed for oil or gas production can be reclaimed. This is known as interim reclamation, and it is required by law in many states." |
| Source Publication Name: |
Oil and Gas Accountability Project, Best Practices |
| Citation Section: |
Surface Disturbance |
| Citation Page: |
1 |
| Supplemental Documents: |
See the Source Document for links to supplemental information
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| Usage Type: |
Recommended |
| Timing: |
• Production / Operation / Maintenance
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| Oil / Gas Field: |
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| Surface Ownership: |
• Federal
• State
• Private
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| Mineral Ownership: |
• Federal
• State
• Private
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| Primary Contact: |
Earthworks
1612 K. St., NW, Suite 808
Washington, DC 20006 United States |
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| Alternate Contact: |
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| Categories: |
Land Surface Disturbance
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| Location: |
General / Federal |
| Species: |
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| Vegetation Types: |
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| General Comments: |
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| Cost-Benefit Analysis: |
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| BMP Efficacy: |
"Unfortunately, lack of enforcement by state agencies means that interim reclamation does not occur in many jurisdictions." |
| Date Entered: |
2010-02-03 13:29 UTC |
| Last Updated: |
2010-02-21 12:44 UTC |
