43 CFR §3275.12
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- (a)You must perform all utilization facility operations in a manner that:
- (1)Protects the quality of surface and subsurface waters, air, and other natural resources, including wildlife, soil, vegetation, and natural history;
- (2)Prevents unnecessary or undue degradation of the lands;
- (3)Protects the quality of cultural, scenic, and recreational resources;
- (4)Accommodates other land uses as much as possible;
- (5)Minimizes noise;
- (6)Prevents injury; and
- (7)Prevents damage to property.
- (b)You must monitor facility operations to identify and address local environmental resources and concerns associated with your facility or lease operations.
- (c)You must remove or, with BLM approval, properly store all equipment and materials not in use.
- (d)You must properly abandon the facility and reclaim any disturbed surface to standards approved or prescribed by us, when the land is no longer needed for facility construction or operation.
- (e)When we require, you must submit a contingency plan describing procedures to protect public health and safety, property, and the environment.
- (f)You must comply with the requirements of § 3200.4.