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BMP ID: 88
Title: Minerals under areas of critical concern shall be developed using no surface occupancy and directional drilling
Text: Riparian Areas, Mitigation Measures: "Minerals under areas of critical concern along the San Juan River, and under or close to Navajo Lake, shall be developed using no surface occupancy and directional drilling. Exceptions may be granted on a case-by-case basis in consultation with appropriate agencies. Any exception to surface occupancy shall have strict additional mitigating measures attached. Seasonal closure(s) for waterfowl and bald eagle wintering may also apply."
Source Publication Name: Farmington Resource Management Plan with Record of Decision
Citation Section: Chapter 2: Management Decisions
Citation Page: 2-33
Supplemental Documents:  
Usage Type: Recommended
Timing: • Construction / Siting / Design
• Drilling
• Production / Operation / Maintenance
Oil / Gas Field: SAN JUAN BASIN
Surface Ownership: • Federal
Mineral Ownership: • Federal
Primary Contact: Jim Ramakka
BLM - Farmington Field Office
1235 La Plata Highway, Suite A
Farmington, New Mexico  87401  United States
Phone:(505) 599-6307     Alt. Phone:
Fax:     E-mail: 
Alternate Contact:  
 
Categories: Aquatic and Riparian Values
Wildlife
Location: New Mexico
Species:
• Aquatic/Riparian Species
Vegetation Types:
• Riparian
General Comments:
Cost-Benefit Analysis:
BMP Efficacy:
Date Entered: 2009-02-04 13:04 UTC
Last Updated: 2009-07-21 10:17 UTC