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BMP ID: 7396
Title: Analyze risk of flash floods near 100ft floodplains of Colorado and San Juan river
Text: "Special Status Species — Critical Habitat of the Endangered Colorado River Fishes: Colorado River, San Juan River, and all associated back waters 48,513 acres: In areas adjacent to 100 year floodplains, particularly in systems prone to flash floods, analyze the risk for flash floods to impact facilities, and use closed loop drilling, and pipeline burial or suspension according to the Utah Oil and Gas Pipeline Crossing Guidance, to minimize the potential for equipment damage and resulting leaks or spills."
Source Publication Name: Monticello Field Office: Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan
Citation Section: Appendix B Stipulations Applicable to Oil and Gas Leasing and Other Surface-disturbing Activities
Citation Page: 17
Supplemental Documents:  
Usage Type: Required
Timing: • Planning / Environmental Review
• Production / Operation / Maintenance
Oil / Gas Field:  
Surface Ownership: • Federal
• State
Mineral Ownership: • Federal
• State
Primary Contact: BLM - Monticello Field Office
365 North Main
Monticello, Utah  84535  USA
Phone:(435) 587-1500     Alt. Phone:
Fax:(435) 587-1518     E-mail:utmtmail@blm.gov
Alternate Contact:  
 
Categories: Wildlife
Location: Utah
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Date Entered: 2010-06-25 21:07 UTC
Last Updated: 2010-06-25 21:07 UTC