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BMP ID: 806
Title: Bald eagle surveys if nesting sites are known to occur near project area.
Text: Survey Methodologies: Birds: "If [bald eagle] nesting sites are known to occur within this radius of the proposed CBM site of sites, a biologist will be retained to survey specifically for this species for the duration of both the exploration and development phases in that locale."
Source Publication Name: Montana Final Statewide Oil and Gas EIS and Proposed Amendment of the Powder River and Billings RMPs
Citation Section: Biological Assessment for Coal Bed Methane Production in Montana
Citation Page: 8
Supplemental Documents:  
Usage Type: Recommended
Timing: • Planning / Environmental Review
• Production / Operation / Maintenance
Oil / Gas Field:  
Surface Ownership: • Federal
Mineral Ownership: • Federal
Primary Contact: Larry Rau
BLM - Miles City Field Office
111 Garryowen Road
Miles City, Montana  59301  United States
Phone:(406) 233-2800     Alt. Phone:
Fax:(406) 233-2921     E-mail:MT_MilesCity_FO@blm.gov
Alternate Contact:  
 
Categories: Wildlife
Location: Montana
Species:
• Eagle, Bald
Vegetation Types:
General Comments:
Cost-Benefit Analysis:
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Date Entered: 2009-02-04 13:30 UTC
Last Updated: 2009-08-11 13:28 UTC