Administrative/Regulatory (BLM)

§ Analyze direct and cumulative impacts of a project
§ Use multi-APD project plans (PODS)
§ Acknowledge potential conflicts
§ Minimize cumulative disturbance per section to manage C/R
§ Establish a resource data base
§ Work with industry to determine well spacing and development density
§ Allow reclamation seeding during timing stipulations.

Administrative (Companies)

§ Utilize appropriate Best Management Practices in sensitive areas, i.e., wildlife habitat.
§ Establish early rapport with landowners and State and Federal agencies, landowners, and private mineral owners
§ Establish a clearinghouse for success stories and failures
§ Company establish and enforce code of conduct for employees and contractors where it does not currently exist

Planning for development including drilling, roads, pipelines, power, etc. / Footprint

§ Ensure collaboration among operators with adjacent projects.
§ Establish Field-wide plans and account for site specific differences with in the fields.
§ Implement early notification practices and consultation with surface owners
§ Work with surface owners regarding project planning.
§ Avoid development, where possible, in crucial wildlife habitat
§ Consolidate roads, buildings, utilities, bury, share, density, etc.
§ Where feasible, use existing disturbed areas for facilities.
§ Add wildlife habitat component to exploration and development planning phase to establish more efficient practices and conserve habitat.
§ Cluster development where possible
§ Provide project maps with clear overlays and update annually.
§ Plan pipeline routes with consideration of other ROW and permitted uses, i.e., bury pipelines in existing road right-of-way and use existing corridors, where possible.
§ Consolidate utilities, where feasible
§ Collect baseline soil data prior to surface disturbance.
§ Consider noise management in project plans where needed.
§ Utilize liquid gathering systems instead of trucking where feasible.
§ Based upon research, avoid sensitive areas or establish appropriate timing of activities by all users.
§ Place roads to avoid impact on multi species, such as ridges and drainages.