AFMSS II
The Automated Fluid Minerals Support System (AFMSS) is a BLM-wide fluid minerals (oil, gas, and geothermal) authorized use and inspection/enforcement workload support system. AFMSS core data includes…
Programs
Oil & Gas
Oil and Gas include geothermal resources and helium.
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Analysis of the United States documented unplugged orphaned oil and gas well dataset
Merrill, M.D., Grove, C.A., Gianoutsos, N.J., and Freeman, P.A.
2023 U.S. Geological Survey Data Report 1167, 10 p.
Apply dust control measures as appropriate to control air quality
Air Quality: "Dust control measures, as approved by the BLM [Bureau of Land Management], will be applied as appropriate. Water will be used to control dust, if necessary, as determined by the third…
Assessment of Conventional and Continuous Oil and Gas Resources in the Lewis Shale in the Southwestern Wyoming Province, Wyoming and Colorado, 2023
2024, Fact Sheet 2024-3025
Conduct raptor surveys during nesting season
Wildlife Resource Protection: "If project activities are to occur during raptor mating/nesting season (March 1-August 31), surveys will be conducted during nesting season by qualified biologists to…
Conduct surveys during migratory birds' typical nesting season
Wildlife Resource Protection: "If project activities are to occur during migratory birds typical nesting season (typically April 1st -July 315t), surveys will be conducted during nesting season by…
Construct facilities outside and away from areas of environmental interest
2008 BLM BMP Award to BP: "If drilling near sensitive wildlife areas, construct central production and storage facilities outside and away from areas of environmental interest."
Contact Natural Resource Specialist at BLM with questions about surface use COAs
Oil and Gas Well Development: General: "Please contact (pertinent NRS), Natural Resource Specialist, @ (307) 6841100, Bureau of Land Management, Buffalo, if there are any questions concerning the…
Develop appropriate Programmatic Agreements for cultural resources.
"Operators would work with the BLM [Bureau of Land Management], SHPO [State Historic Preservation Officer], and ACHP [Advisory Council on Historic Preservation] in developing and implementing…
Developing technologies to transform waste from fracking into reusable water
Expanding hydrocarbon extraction, with its reliance on fresh water sources to stimulate production wells, is providing impetus for developing methods to recycle and reuse produced
Disturbed areas will be reseeded using a mix specified by the AO at a time when seed germination is facilitated by natural conditions.
Soils and Vegetation: "Disturbed areas, where a site will not naturally revegetate in a reasonable time or areas where soil stability is threatened by operations will be reseeded using a seed mix…
DOI Talent Course Search
This is the course catalog view.
Fences must meet BLM and WGFD specifications.
"...fences, where necessary, would meet BLM [Bureau of Land Management] and WGFD [Wyoming Game and Fish Department] specifications for facilitating wildlife movement."
Geospatial Gateway
The Geospatial Gateway is BLM staff's one-stop shop for your geospatial needs. Find links to Data, Map Services, Citrix, EGIS & GIS Help, National Projects and other helpful resources. Geospatial…
Grouse surveys can be conducted by air or on the ground, as deemed appropriate by the BLM
Analysis of Population Estimate Methods and Impacts in Areas with Energy Development: Annual Monitoring Program: "Surveys can be conducted by air or on the ground, as deemed appropriate by the BLM …
Identifying priority science needs for managing public lands in Colorado
The BLM National Science Committee supported a project to develop a structured, repeatable method for identifying potential priority science needs for BLM based on multiple lines of evidence.
Implement an adaptive management process for the JIDPA.
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will implement an adaptive management process for the Jonah Infill Drilling Project Area (JIDPA) that will follow the framework described in this appendix …
In order to protect important seasonal wildlife habitat, development must occur between May 15 and November 15.
RP-2 STIPULATION IMPORTANT SEASONAL WILDLIFE HABITAT: "In order to protect important seasonal wildlife habitat, exploration, drilling and other development activity will be allowed only during the…
Minimize noise and surface impacts by drilling from a single pad
2008 BLM BMP Award to BP: "Surface and noise impacts from site construction, truck traffic and road construction can be minimized by drilling and completing multiple wells from a single pad."
Minimize surface and noise impacts by drilling multiple wells on single pads
2008 BLM BMP Award to Devon Energy Corporation: "Surface and noise impacts from site construction, truck traffic and road construction can be minimized by drilling and completing multiple wells from…
National Assessment of Carbon Dioxide Enhanced Oil Recovery and Associated Carbon Dioxide Retention Resources—Results
Circular 1489
Energy Resources Program
No occupancy or disturbance within 1000 feet of the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail.
NM-6 CONTINENTAL DIVIDE TRAIL: "No occupancy or other surface disturbance will be allowed within 1000 feet of the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail Treadway. This distance may be modified when…
No surface use is permited during the following time periods.
RP-8 TIMING LIMITATION STIPULATION: "No surface use is allowed during the following time period(s). This stipulation does not apply to operation and maintenance of production facilities. In order to…
Notify the BLM, USFWS and WGFD immediately if raptors are found nesting on project facilities.
"Operators would notify the BLM [Bureau of Land Management], USFWS [U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service], and WGFD [Wyoming Game and Fish Dept.] immediately if raptors are found nesting on project…
Oil and gas reclamation—Operations, monitoring methods, and standards
Lupardus, R.C., Simonsen, J., Toevs, G., Sterling, B., Bowen, Z.H., Davidson, Z., Hanser, S.E., Kachergis, E., Laurence-Traynor, A., Lepak, N., Mann, R.K., Nafus, A., Pilliod, D.S., and Duniway, M.
Potential Effects of Energy Development on Environmental Resources of the Williston Basin in Montana, North Dakota, and South Dakota—Water Resources
Scientific Investigations Report 2017-5070-C
Properly dispose of hydrostatic test water
"Water and Soil Management: 3) Hydrostatic test water will be discharged in a controlled manner onto an energy dissipater and within existing ROWs. The water is to be discharged onto undisturbed land…
Reduce emissions by installing solar panels on production equipment
2008 BLM BMP Award to Devon Energy Corporation: "For oilfield equipment requiring only small amounts of output power, install solar panels to reduce carbon emissions."
Reduce greenhouse gas emissions by utilizing "green completions"
2008 BLM BMP Award to BP: "Use specialized completion techniques to defer initial gas production to treatment facilities rather than flaring it into the atmosphere to reduce emissions of harmful…
Reduce greenhouse gas emissions by utilizing "green completions"
2008 BLM BMP Award to Devon Energy Corporation: "Use specialized completion techniques to defer initial gas production to treatment facilities rather than flaring it into the atmosphere to reduce of…
Reintroduce native vegetation to drill site areas
2006 BLM BMP Award to Shell: "Better drill site reclamation by replanting native plant species"
Report finding of cultural resources to the BLM and/or state.
Cultural Resources: "If other cultural resources are discovered during operations, the findings will be immediately reported to the BLM [Bureau of Land Management] and/or state. Work that would…
Research Needs Identified for Potential Effects of Energy Development Activities on Environmental Resources of the Williston Basin, United States
2023, Fact Sheet 2022-3088
Gregory C. Delzer, Max Post van der Burg
Shot holes will be distanced from wells and high-pressure pipelines by a distance of at least 202 ft if using a 15 lb charge.
Safety: "Shot holes will be distanced from wells and high-pressure pipelines by a distance of at least 202 feet if using a 15-pound charge (BLM [Bureau of Land Management] Handbook H-3150-1,…
Use or occupancy will be restricted when the BLM/surface agency demonstrates it necessary for the protection of sensitive species.
Oil and Gas Lease Stipulations: Controlled or Limited Surface Use Stipulation: "Use or occupancy will be restricted only when the Bureau of Land Management and/or the surface management agency…
Use Stirling-cycle generators for low power applications in the oilfield
2008 BLM BMP Award to BP: "For lower power oil field application use Stirling-cycle generators to reduce both greenhouse gas emissions and noise on well site."
USGS Geology, Energy & Minerals Science Center Quarterly Newsletter.
The newsletter highlights the science that we are conducting within our Center on energy and mineral resources and environmental issues.
Utilize add-on technologies to decrease emissions of wellhead compressors
"Wellhead compressors that are powered by natural gas emit NOx and VOCs [volatile organic compounds] (which contribute to ground-level ozone) and carbon monoxide. According to the federal Bureau of…