43 CFR §3262.11
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- (a)You must conduct your operations in a manner that:
- (1)Protects the quality of surface and subsurface water, air, natural resources, wildlife, soil, vegetation, and natural history;
- (2)Protects the quality of cultural, scenic, and recreational resources;
- (3)Accommodates, as necessary, other land uses;
- (4)Minimizes noise; and
- (5)Prevents property damage and unnecessary or undue degradation of the lands.
- (b)You must remove or, with BLM's approval, properly store all equipment and materials that are not in use.
- (c)You must retain all fluids from drilling and testing the well in properly designed pits, sumps, or tanks.
- (d)When you no longer need a pit or sump, you must abandon it and restore the site as we direct.
- (e)BLM may require you to give us a contingency plan showing how you will protect public health and safety, property, and the environment.