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Environmental Impact Regulations Flashcards

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  1. Under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA), an oil and gas operator can be held liable for incidental take of migratory birds in an open pit or reserve pit. What is the most effective preventive measure?

    Answer: Installing netting or covers over open pits to prevent bird access

    Physical exclusion via netting or covering is the standard best management practice to prevent migratory bird mortality in open pits.

  2. A landman identifies that a proposed drilling location is within 500 feet of a jurisdictional wetland. Which is the most appropriate first step?

    Answer: Commission a wetland delineation by a qualified professional to confirm wetland boundaries

    A professional wetland delineation accurately establishes jurisdictional boundaries before permitting decisions are made.

  3. The Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA 90) requires facilities that could reasonably be expected to discharge oil into navigable waters to prepare which document?

    Answer: Facility Response Plan (FRP)

    OPA 90 requires Facility Response Plans for facilities with potential to cause substantial harm from oil discharges.

  4. State anti-degradation policies under the Clean Water Act require that existing uses of water bodies be maintained and protected. Which tier of anti-degradation policy applies to Outstanding National Resource Waters?

    Answer: Tier 3

    Tier 3 anti-degradation policy provides the highest level of protection for Outstanding National Resource Waters, prohibiting any new degradation.

  5. Under the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) Section 106, federal agencies must consult with which entity before taking actions that may affect historic properties?

    Answer: State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO)

    Section 106 requires consultation with the SHPO (and THPO for tribal lands) as part of the federal undertaking review process.

  6. A company acquires a lease and later discovers an orphaned well on the tract leaking brine. Under CERCLA, which party is most likely a potentially responsible party (PRP)?

    Answer: The current lease owner, as a current owner or operator of a facility

    CERCLA imposes PRP liability on current owners and operators of facilities, regardless of whether they caused the contamination.

  7. Which BLM requirement mandates that operators posting financial assurance (bonds) for reclamation must cover the estimated cost of restoring the surface to pre-disturbance conditions?

    Answer: Onshore Oil and Gas Order No. 1 and 43 CFR Part 3104 bonding requirements

    BLM bonding regulations under 43 CFR Part 3104 require operators to post bonds sufficient to cover plugging and reclamation costs on federal leases.