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BMP ID: 954
Title: Fully recontour unneeded areas, respread topsoil over the entire pad and revegetate
Text: "Natural Gas Operations: 3. Reclamation: d. Interim reclamation should begin shortly after construction or establishing oil or gas production on the site. Steps include: (1) Fully recontour unneeded areas to the original contour or a contour that blends with the surrounding topography; (2) Respread topsoil over the entire pad; and (3) Revegetate to re-establish habitat."
Source Publication Name: Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument Proposed Resource Management Plan and Final Environmental Impact Statement
Citation Section: APPENDIX K: Best Management Practices
Citation Page: 1312
Supplemental Documents:  
Usage Type: Recommended
Timing: • Production / Operation / Maintenance
• Reclamation
Oil / Gas Field:  
Surface Ownership: • Federal
Mineral Ownership: • Federal
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Categories: Vegetation
Land Surface Disturbance
Wildlife
Location: Montana
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Date Entered: 2009-02-04 13:38 UTC
Last Updated: 2009-03-26 16:59 UTC