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Appendix J – Best Management Practices 

Introduction 

A Best Management Practice (BMP) is a practice or combination of practices that have been determined 

to be the most effective and practicable in preventing or reducing the amount of pollution generated by 

non-point sources to a level compatible with water quality goals (40 CFR 130.2 [m]). Using of BMPs is 

required by the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C 1251 et seq.) to reduce nonpoint source pollution to the 

maximum extent practicable. Nonpoint source pollution is defined as pollutants detected in waterbodies, 

such as a streams or lakes, which come from the landscape in a dispersed manner. The BMPs are the 

primary controls for achieving Oregon’s water quality standards pertaining to nonpoint source pollution. 

Oregon’s narrative and numeric criteria within water quality standards are designed to protect designated 

beneficial uses such as salmonid spawning and rearing, resident fish and aquatic life, domestic water 

supplies, and water-contact recreation. 

The BLM is responsible for implementing BMPs on the lands it administers.30 The BMPs provide 

compliance with the Clean Water Act of 1972, as amended, State of Oregon water quality legislation 

(Chapter 340), and the O&C Act. For proposed management actions, the BLM would design and 

implement BMPs in a manner that is consistent with the ODEQ Memorandum of Understanding (ODEQ 

and USDI BLM 2011), and with the Clean Water Act. 

The BLM’s and ODEQ’s strategy for managing and controlling nonpoint source water pollution from 

BLM-administered lands in the State of Oregon is managed through a Memorandum of Understanding 

between the two agencies (ODEQ and USDI BLM 2011). This MOU defines the process by which the 

BLM and ODEQ will cooperatively meet State and Federal water quality rules and regulations. The 

physical, chemical, and biological conditions of ‘waters of the State’ that support beneficial uses31 would 

be protected, restored, and maintained by working in a proactive, collaborative, and adaptive manner. The 

MOU specifies that the BLM would implement site-specific BMPs as specified in management 

objectives, standards, guidelines, design features, and mitigation developed in RMPs, RMP amendments, 

project-level plans, and Water Quality Restoration Plans to meet applicable water quality standards. The 

MOU requires monitoring to ensure that practices are properly designed and applied, to determine the 

effectiveness of practices in meeting water quality standards, and to provide for adjustment of BMPs 

when it is found that water quality standards are not being protected. 

The RMP contains measures in both management direction and BMPs to prevent and reduce the amount 

of pollution generated by non-point sources to a level compatible with water quality goals. Where a 

specific measure would apply to all actions on all sites (either in a specific land use allocation or across 

the decision area), the BLM presents the measure as management direction.32 Where the applicability of a 

specific measure would depend upon site-specific conditions, technical feasibility, resource availability, 

and the water quality of those waterbodies potentially affected, the BLM presents the measure as a BMP. 

This appendix only lists the BMPs, which must be considered together with the management direction 

(Appendix B).

 

30 The ODEQ has granted Designated Management Agency status to the BLM through a Memorandum of 

Understanding (ODEQ and USDI BLM 2011). 

31 Beneficial uses are defined in Oregon Revised Statute (ORS), Chapter 468B Water Quality, and Oregon 

Administrative Rules (OAR), Division 41. 

32 Management direction identifies where future actions may or may not be allowed and what restrictions or 

requirements may be placed on those future actions to achieve the objectives set for the BLM-administered lands 

and resources (Appendix B).
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The BMPs described in this appendix are methods, measures, or practices selected based on site-specific 

conditions to ensure that the BLM would maintain water quality at its highest practicable level to meet 

water quality standards and TMDL load allocations as set by the State of Oregon’s Department of 

Environmental Quality. These site-specific BMPs are a compilation of commonly employed practices 

developed through professional experience or research, and designed to minimize water quality 

degradation and loss of soil productivity. The BMPs include, but are not limited to, avoidance, structural 

and nonstructural treatments, operations, and maintenance procedures. Although normally preventative, 

BMPs can be applied before, during, and after pollution-producing activities to reduce or eliminate the 

introduction of pollutants into receiving waters (40 CFR 130.2, EPA Water Quality Standards 

Regulation). The implementation of these BMPs would be the beginning of an iterative process that 

includes the monitoring and modification of BMPs, where needed, to achieve water quality goals. This 

cyclic process would be the primary mechanism to achieve Oregon’s water quality standards.

For vegetation treatments using herbicides on BLM-administered lands in the decision area, BMPs are 

included in Vegetation Treatments Using Herbicides on BLM Lands in Oregon Record of Decision 

(USDI BLM 2010) as mitigation measures and standard operating practices, and are incorporated here by 

reference. Briefly, mitigation and standard operating procedures in Attachment A; General, Soil, Water 

Resources, Wetlands and Riparian Areas, Fish and Other Aquatic Organisms, Recreation and other 

beneficial uses and values (pp. 33–45), and additional mitigation measures (pp. 13–15) are considered 

BMPs for herbicide treatments. For other management activities, including minerals exploration and 

development, linear transmission projects, and most hazardous materials, the mechanism to achieve 

Oregon State Water Quality Standards would be guided by RMP management direction, regulations, or 

project-level design features, and not necessarily be covered by the BMPs contained in this RMP. For 

example, management of locatable minerals is governed by regulations found in 43 CFR 3809. The BMPs 

for locatable minerals include language from 43 CFR 3809 that requires operators to prevent unnecessary 

and undue degradation from mining operations, as defined in 43 CFR 3809.5 and 43 CFR 3809.415.

Selection and Application of BMPs

For implementation actions under this RMP, BLM decision-makers will select the appropriate and 

applicable BMPs, using input from BLM staff. The BLM will select BMPs based upon site-specific 

conditions, technical feasibility, resource availability, and the water quality of those waterbodies 

potentially impacted. Not all of the BMPs listed will be selected for any specific management action. The 

BMPs below do not provide an exhaustive list of nonpoint source control measures. The BLM may 

identify additional nonpoint source control measures during project-level planning and analysis. The 

BLM will apply the selected BMPs in a manner that would be in conformance with all RMP management 

direction.

The BMPs that relate to instream activities may coincidently be similar to applicable practices specified in 

applicable permits, such as Army Corps of Engineers, Department of State Lands, and ODFW joint 

removal/fill permits, ODEQ water quality permits and 401 certifications, or project design criteria 

contained in biological assessments. The BMPs in the following tables are not specific permit 

requirements, but rather demonstrate the process by which the BLM would control nonpoint source 

pollution from instream activities.

Monitoring and Adjustment

The BLM will monitor the application of BMPs through implementation and effectiveness monitoring. 

Post-project implementation monitoring of selected BMPs will evaluate whether the BLM carries forward 
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BMPs from the project-level plans. Effectiveness monitoring will evaluate whether selected BMPs meet 

water quality standards and criteria and assure protection of beneficial uses. The BLM would modify 

BMPs if monitoring demonstrates that water quality standards are not being protected. The BLM would 

make changes to individual BMPs, or additions or deletions to the BMP lists below, through plan 

maintenance, consistent with 43 CFR 1610.5–4.

BMP Lists

Table J-1 through Table J-14 are organized by core activities on BLM-administered lands in the decision 

area. For each core activity, the table displays the sequential number and BMP in the left columns, the 

source or reference in the center column, and the applicable ODEQ narrative or numeric water quality 

standards in the right column. The table identifies the ODEQ Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR) 

number(s) in the right column and provides OAR references within the roads and landings section, to 

compare these BMPs to similar Oregon Department of Forestry OARs. See Oregon Administrative Rules 

on water pollution (ODEQ OARs, Division 41, 2015) for additional details about the standards and 

regulations that are associated with the BMPs.

Core activities with BMPs include:

• Road and landing maintenance and construction

• Timber harvest activities

• Silvicultural activities

• Fire and fuels management

• Surface source water for drinking water

• Recreation management

• Range management

• Minerals (salable) development

• Spill prevention and abatement

• Restoration activities

• Dry forest-specific BMPs

The following lists of BMPs are not intended to be all-inclusive nor replace site-specific project planning, 

which may require the use of different or additional BMP practices.
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Roads and Landings

Table J-1. Best management practices for roads and landings

BMP

Number Best Management Practices Source Water Quality Standards and Regulations

General Construction

R 01

Locate temporary and permanent roads 

and landings on stable locations, e.g., ridge 

tops, stable benches, or flats, and gentleto-moderate side slopes. Minimize road 

construction on steep slopes (> 60 percent) 

consult TPCC for FP and FM 

classifications.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

R 1, p. 270

OAR 629-625-0200 

(3)

OAR 629-625-0200–ODF, Road Location

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1), (7)

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

R 02

Locate temporary and permanent road 

construction or improvement to minimize 

the number of stream crossings.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

R 2, p. 270

OAR 629-625-0200 

(3-4)

OAR 629-625-0200–ODF, Road Location

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1), (7)

Biocriteria OAR 340-041-0011

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

R 03

Locate roads and landings away from 

wetlands, Riparian Reserve, floodplains,

and waters of the State, unless there is no 

practicable alternative. Avoid locating 

landings in areas that contribute runoff to 

channels.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

R 4, p. 270

OAR 629-625-0200 

(2)

OAR 629-625-0200–ODF, Road Location

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1), (7)

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

R 04

Locate roads and landings to reduce total 

transportation system mileage. Renovate 

or improve existing roads or landings 

when it would cause less adverse 

environmental impact. Where roads 

traverse land in another ownership, 

investigate options for using those roads 

before constructing new roads.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

R 2, p. 270

EPA 2005, p. 3-12, 

Bullet 1

OAR 629-625-0200 

(5)

EPA 2005, p. 3-10, 

Bullet 1

OAR 629-625-0200–ODF, Road Location

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1), (7)

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

R 05

Design roads to the minimum width 

needed for the intended use as referenced 

in BLM Manual 9113 – 1 – Roads Design 

Handbook (USDI BLM 2011).

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

R 8, p. 271

OAR 629-625-0310 

(3)

OAR 629-625-0310-ODF, Road Prism

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1), (7)

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

R 06

Confine pioneer roads to the construction 

limits of the permanent roadway to reduce 

the amount of area disturbed and avoid 

deposition in wetlands, Riparian Reserve, 

floodplains, and waters of the State. Install 

temporary drainage, erosion, and sediment

control structures. Storm proof or close 

pioneer roads prior to the onset of the wet 

season.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

R 11, p. 271

EPA 2005, p. 3-41, 

Bullet 2

OAR 629-625-0410-ODF, Disposal of Waste 

Materials

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1), (7)

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

R 07

Design road cut and fill slopes with stable 

angles, to reduce erosion and prevent slope 

failure.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

R 3, p. 270

EPA 2005 

OAR 629-625-0310-ODF, Road Prism

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1), (7)

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036
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BMP

Number Best Management Practices Source Water Quality Standards and Regulations

R 08

End-haul material excavated during 

construction, renovation, or maintenance 

where side slopes generally exceed 60 

percent and any slope where side-cast 

material may enter wetlands, floodplains, 

and waters of the State.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

R 10, p. 271

EPA 2005, p. 3-12, 

Bullet 5

OAR 629-625-0310-ODF, Road Prism

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1), (7)

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

R 09

Construct road fills to prevent fill failure 

using inorganic material, compaction, 

buttressing, sub-surface drainage, rock 

facing, or other effective means.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

R 13, p. 271.

OAR 629-625-0310-

5

OAR 629-625-0310-ODF, Road Prism

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1), (7)

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

R 10

Design and construct sub-surface drainage 

(e.g., trench drains using geo-textile 

fabrics and drain pipes) in landslide-prone 

areas and saturated soils. Minimize or 

eliminate new road construction in these 

areas.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

R 19, p. 272

ODEQ 2005, RC-1, 

RC-6, pp.4-5, 4-6

OAR 629-625-0300-ODF, Road Design

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1), (7)

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

R 11

Locate waste disposal areas outside 

wetlands, Riparian Reserve, floodplains, 

and unstable areas to minimize risk of 

sediment delivery to waters of the State. 

Apply surface erosion control prior to the 

wet season. Prevent overloading areas, 

which may become unstable.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

R 80, p. 281

OAR 629-625-0340

OAR 629-625-0340-ODF, 

Waste Disposal Areas

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1), (7)

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

R 12

Use controlled blasting techniques to 

minimize loss of material on steep slopes 

or into wetlands, Riparian Reserve, 

floodplains, and waters of the State.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

R 12, p. 271

OAR 629-625-0410-ODF, Disposal of Waste 

Materials

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1), (7)

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

R 13

Use temporary sediment control measures 

(e.g., check dams, silt fencing, bark bags, 

filter strips, and mulch) to slow runoff and 

contain sediment from road construction 

areas. Remove any accumulated sediment 

and the control measures when work or 

haul is complete. When long-term 

structural sediment control measures are 

incorporated into the final erosion control 

plan, remove any accumulated sediment to 

retain capacity of the control measure.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

R 14, p. 271

ODEQ 2005, RC-11

OAR 629-625-0430-ODF, Stream Protection

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1), (7)

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

R 14

Avoid use of road fills for water 

impoundment dams unless specifically 

designed for that purpose. Impoundments 

over 9.2-acre-feet or 10 feet in depth will 

require a dam safety assessment by a 

registered engineer. Upgrade existing road 

fill impoundments to pass 100-year flood 

events.

OAR 629-625-0310-

5

OAR 629-625-0310-ODF, Road Prism

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1), (7)

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036
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BMP

Number Best Management Practices Source Water Quality Standards and Regulations

Permanent Stream Crossings

R 15

Minimize fill volumes at permanent and 

temporary stream crossings by restricting 

width and height of fill to amounts needed 

for safe travel and adequate cover for 

culverts. For deep fills (generally greater 

than 15 feet deep), incorporate additional 

design criteria (e.g., rock blankets, 

buttressing, bioengineering techniques) to 

reduce the susceptibility of fill failures.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

R 47, p. 276

OAR 629-625-0320 

(1b)

OAR 629-625-0320-ODF, Stream Crossing 

Structures

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1), (7)

Biocriteria OAR 340-041-0011

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

R 16

Locate stream-crossing culverts on welldefined, unobstructed, and straight reaches 

of stream. Locate these crossings as close 

to perpendicular to the streamflow as 

stream allows. When structure cannot be 

aligned perpendicular, provide inlet and 

outlet structures that protect fill, and 

minimize bank erosion. Choose crossings 

that have well-defined stream channels 

with erosion-resistant bed and banks.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

R 48, p. 276

EPA 2005, p. 3-14

Gesford and 

Anderson 2006, pp. 

5–30 

OAR 629-625-0320-ODF, Stream Crossing 

Structures

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1), (7)

Biocriteria OAR 340-041-0011

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

R 17

On new construction, install culverts at the 

natural stream grade, unless a lessor 

gradient is required for fish passage. 

Stream crossings with ESA-listed fish 

must meet ARBO II (USDOC NMFS and 

USDI FWS 2013) fish passage design 

criteria.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

R 49, p. 276

OAR 629-625-0320-ODF, Stream Crossing 

Structures

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1), (7)

Biocriteria OAR 340-041-0011

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

R 18

Design stream crossings to minimize 

diversion potential in the event that the 

crossing is blocked by debris during storm 

events. This protection could include 

hardening crossings, armoring fills, 

dipping grades, oversizing culverts, 

hardening inlets and outlets, and lowering 

the fill height.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

R 53, p. 277

OAR 629-625-0320-ODF, Stream Crossing 

Structures

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1), (7)

Biocriteria OAR 340-041-0011

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

R 19

Design stream crossings to prevent 

diversion of water from streams into 

downgrade road ditches or down road 

surfaces.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

R 31, p. 274

OAR 629-625-0330 

(3)

OAR 629-625-0330-ODF, Drainage

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1), (7)

Biocriteria OAR 340-041-0011

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

R 20

Place instream grade control structures 

above or below the crossing structure, if 

necessary, to prevent stream head cutting, 

culvert undermining and downstream 

sedimentation. Employ bioengineering 

measures to protect the stability of the 

streambed and banks.

ODEQ 2005 , RC -

2

Gesford and 

Anderson 2006, pp 

5–31

USDA FS 2002 

Chapter 20

OAR 629-625-0320-ODF, Stream Crossing 

Structures

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1), (7)

Biocriteria OAR 340-041-0011

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036
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BMP

Number Best Management Practices Source Water Quality Standards and Regulations

R 21

Prevent culvert plugging and failure in 

areas of active debris movement with 

measures such as beveled culvert inlets, 

flared inlets, wingwalls, over-sized 

culverts, trash racks, or slotted risers.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

R 59, p. 278

OAR 629-625-0320-ODF, Stream Crossing 

Structures

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1), (7)

Biocriteria OAR 340-041-0011

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

R 22

To reduce the risk of loss of the road 

crossing structure and fill causing 

excessive sedimentation, use bridges or 

low-water fords when crossing debris-flow 

susceptible streams. Avoid using culverts 

when crossing debris-flow susceptible 

streams when practicable.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

R 59, p. 280

OAR 629-625-0320-ODF, Stream Crossing 

Structures

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1), (7)

Biocriteria OAR 340-041-0011

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

R 23

Utilize stream diversion and isolation 

techniques when installing stream 

crossings. Evaluate the physical 

characteristics of the site, volume of water 

flowing through the project area and the 

risk of erosion and sedimentation when 

selecting the proper techniques.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

R 50, R 51, p. 277

OAR 629-625-0430-ODF, Stream Protection

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1), (7)

Biocriteria OAR 340-041-0011

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

R 24

Limit activities and access points of 

mechanized equipment to streambank 

areas or temporary platforms when 

installing or removing structures. Keep 

equipment activity in the stream channel to 

an absolute minimum.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

R 52, p. 277

OAR 629-625-0430 

(2)

OAR 629-625-0430-ODF, Stream Protection

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1), (7)

Biocriteria OAR 340-041-0011

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

R 25

Install stream crossing structures before 

heavy equipment moves beyond the 

crossing area.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

R 60, p. 278

OAR 629-625-0430-ODF, Stream Protection

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1), (7)

Biocriteria OAR 340-041-0011

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

R 26

Disconnect road runoff to the stream 

channel by outsloping the road approach. 

If outsloping is not possible, use runoff 

control, erosion control and sediment

containment measures. These may include 

using additional cross drain culverts, ditch 

lining, and catchment basins. Prevent or 

reduce ditch flow conveyance to the 

stream through cross drain placement 

above the stream crossing.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

R 26, p. 273, R 33 p. 

274

Gesford and 

Anderson 2006, pp. 

5–22

OAR 629-625-0330 

(4)

OAR 629-625-0330-ODF, Drainage

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1), (7)

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

Temporary Stream Crossings for Roads and Skid Trails

R 27

When installing temporary culverts, use 

washed rock as a backfill material. Use 

geotextile fabric as necessary where 

washed rock will spread with traffic and 

cannot be practicably retrieved.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

R 63, p. 279

ODEQ 2005, NS-3

OAR 629-625-0320-ODF, Stream Crossing 

Structures

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1), (7)

Biocriteria OAR 340-041-0011

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036
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BMP

Number Best Management Practices Source Water Quality Standards and Regulations

R 28

Use no-fill structures (e.g., portable mats, 

temporary bridges, and improved hardened 

crossings) for temporary stream crossings. 

When not practicable, design temporary 

stream crossings with the least amount of 

fill and construct with coarse material to 

facilitate removal upon completion.

OAR 629-625-0320 

(2)

OAR 629-625-0320-ODF, Stream Crossing 

Structures

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1), (7)

Biocriteria OAR 340-041-0011

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

R 29

Remove temporary crossing structures 

promptly after use. Follow practices under 

the Closure/Decommissioning section for 

removing stream crossing drainage 

structures and reestablishing the natural 

drainage.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

R 65, p. 279

OAR 629-625-0430 

(5)

OAR 629-625-0430-ODF, Stream Protection

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1), (7)

Biocriteria OAR 340-041-0011

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

Surface Drainage

R 30

Effectively drain the road surface by using 

crowning, insloping or outsloping, grade 

reversals (rolling dips), and waterbars or a 

combination of these methods. Avoid 

concentrated discharge onto fill slopes 

unless the fill slopes are stable and 

erosion-proofed.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

R 22, p. 272

EPA 2005, p. 3-41

OAR 629-625-0330-ODF, Drainage

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1), (7)

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

R 31

Outslope temporary and permanent low 

volume roads to provide surface drainage 

on road gradients up to 6 percent unless 

there is a traffic hazard from the road 

shape.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

R 23, R 24, p. 273

EPA 2005, p. 3-42

USDA FS 2002 

Chapter 13

OAR 629-625-0330-ODF, Drainage

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1), (7)

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

R 32

Consider using broad-based drainage dips 

or leadoff ditches in lieu of cross drains for 

low volume roads. Locate these surface 

water drainage measures where they will 

not drain into wetlands, floodplains, and 

waters of the State.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

R 25, R 26, p. 273

EPA 2005, pp. 3-41

 3-45

USDA FS 2002 

Chapter 13

OAR 629-625-0330-ODF, Drainage

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1), (7)

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

R 33

Avoid use of outside road berms unless 

designed to protect road fills from runoff. 

If road berms are used, breach to 

accommodate drainage where fill slopes 

are stable.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

R 27, p. 273

Gesford and 

Anderson 2006, pp. 

3–7

OAR 629-625-0330-ODF, Drainage

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1), (7)

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

R 34

Construct variable road grades and 

alignments (e.g., roll the grade and grade 

breaks) which limit water concentration, 

velocity, flow distance, and associated 

stream power.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

R 28, p. 273

Gesford and 

Anderson 2006, pp. 

5–20

OAR 629-625-0310

(1)

OAR 629-625-0330-ODF, Drainage

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1), (7)

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036
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R 35

Install underdrain structures when roads 

cross or expose springs, seeps, or wet 

areas rather than allowing intercepted 

water to flow down gradient in ditchlines.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

R 29, p. 273

OAR 629-625-0330 

(5)

OAR 629-625-0330-ODF, Drainage

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1), (7)

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

R 36

Design roads crossing low-lying areas so 

that water does not pond on the upslope 

side of the road. Provide cross drains at 

short intervals to ensure free drainage.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

R 19, p. 272

EPA 2005, p. 3-14, 

Bullet 1

OAR 629-625-0320-ODF, Stream Crossing 

Structures

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1), (7)

Biocriteria OAR 340-041-0011

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

R 37

Divert road and landing runoff water away 

from headwalls, slide areas, high landslide 

hazard locations, or steep erodible fill 

slopes.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

R 29, p. 273

OAR 629-625-0330 

(2)

OAR 629-625-0330-ODF, Drainage

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1), (7)

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

R 38 Design landings to disperse surface water 

to vegetated stable areas.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

R 30, p. 274

OAR 629-625-0330-ODF, Drainage

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1), (7)

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

Cross Drains

R 39

Locate cross drains to prevent or minimize 

runoff and sediment conveyance to waters 

of the State. Implement sediment reduction 

techniques such as settling basins, brush 

filters, sediment fences, and check dams to 

prevent or minimize sediment conveyance. 

Locate cross drains to route ditch flow 

onto vegetated and undisturbed slopes.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

R 33, p. 274

OAR 629-625-0330 

(4)

OAR 629-625-0330-ODF, Drainage

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1), (7)

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

R 40

Space cross drain culverts at intervals 

sufficient to prevent water volume 

concentration and accelerated ditch 

erosion. At a minimum, space cross drains 

at intervals referred to in the BLM Road 

Design Handbook 9113-1 (USDI BLM 

2011), Illustration 11 –‘Spacing for 

Drainage Lateral.’ Increase cross drain 

frequency through erodible soils, steep 

grades, and unstable areas.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

R 34, p. 274

OAR 629-625-0330-ODF, Drainage

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1), (7)

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

R 41

Choose cross drain culvert diameter and 

type according to predicted ditch flow, 

debris and bedload passage expected from 

the ditch. Minimum diameter is 18.”

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

R 35, p. 274

Johansen et al. 1997, 

p. 3

OAR 629-625-0330-ODF, Drainage

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1), (7)

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036
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R 42

Locate surface water drainage measures 

(e.g., cross drain culverts, rolling dips, and 

water bars) where water flow will be 

released on convex slopes or other stable 

and non-erosive areas that will absorb road 

drainage and prevent sediment flows from 

reaching wetlands, floodplains, and waters 

of the State. Where possible locate surface 

water drainage structures above road 

segments with steeper downhill grade. 

Locate cross drains at least 50 feet from 

the nearest stream crossing and allow for a 

sufficient non-compacted soil and 

vegetative filter. 

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

R 26, p. 273

Johansen et al. 1997, 

p. 3

OAR 629-625-0330-ODF, Drainage

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1), (7)

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

R 43

Armor surface drainage structures (e.g., 

broad based dips, and leadoff ditches) to 

maintain functionality in areas of erosive 

and low-strength soils.

USDI BLM 2008,

Appendix I – Water, 

R 38, p. 275

OAR 629-625-0330-ODF, Drainage

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1), (7)

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

R 44

Discharge cross drain culverts at ground 

level on non-erodible material. Install 

downspout structures or energy dissipaters 

at cross drain outlets or drivable dips 

where alternatives to discharging water 

onto loose material, erodible soils, fills, or 

steep slopes are not available.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

R 39, R 40, p. 275

ODEQ 2005, RC-2

Gesford and 

Anderson 2006, pp. 

5–31

OAR 629-625-0330-ODF, Drainage

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1), (7)

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

R 45

Cut protruding ‘shotgun’ culverts at the fill 

surface or existing ground. Install 

downspout or energy dissipaters to prevent 

erosion.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

R 41, p. 275

OAR 629-625-0330-ODF, Drainage

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1), (7)

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

R 46

Skew cross drain culverts 45–60 degrees 

from the ditchline and provide pipe 

gradient slightly greater than ditch 

gradient to reduce erosion at cross drain 

inlet.

BLM Road Design 

Handbook H9113-1 

2009

OAR 629-625-0330-ODF, Drainage

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1), (7)

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

R 47

Provide for unobstructed flow at culvert 

inlets and within ditch lines during and 

upon completion of road construction prior 

to the wet season.

OAR 629-625-0420

OAR 629-625-0330-ODF, Drainage

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1), (7)

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036
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Timing of In-water Work

R 48

Conduct all nonemergency in-water work 

during the ODFW instream work window. 

Avoid winter sediment and turbidity 

entering streams during in-water work to 

the extent practicable. 

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

R 44, p. 276, R 65, 

p. 279

Oregon guidelines 

for timing of inwater work to 

protect fish and 

wildlife resources

ODFW 2008

OAR 629-625-0430

OAR 629-625-0430-ODF, Stream Protection

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1), (7)

Biocriteria OAR 340-041-0011

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

R 49

Remove stream crossing culverts and 

entire in-channel fill material during 

ODFW instream work period.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

R 93, p. 283

Oregon guidelines 

for timing of inwater work to 

protect fish and 

wildlife resources

ODFW 2008

OAR 629-625-0650-ODF,Vacating Forest 

Roads

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1), (7)

Biocriteria OAR 340-041-0011

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

Low-water Ford Stream Crossings

R 50

Harden low-water ford approaches with 

durable materials. Provide cross drainage 

on approaches. Limit ford crossings to the 

ODFW instream work period.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

R 67, p. 279

EPA 2005, p. 3-50

OAR 629-625-0430-ODF, Stream Protection

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1), (7)

Biocriteria OAR 340-041-0011

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

R 51 Restrict access to unimproved low-water 

stream crossings.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

R 69, p. 280

OAR 629-625-0430 

(5)

OAR 629-625-0430-ODF, Stream Protection

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1), (7)

Biocriteria OAR 340-041-0011

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

R 52

Use permanent low-water fords (e.g., 

concrete and well-anchored concrete mats) 

in debris-flow susceptible streams. 

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

R 70, p. 280.

EPA 2005, p. 3-50

OAR 629-625-0320-ODF, Stream Crossing 

Structures

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1), (7)

Biocriteria OAR 340-041-0011

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

Maintaining Water Quality - Noxious Weeds

R 53

Locate equipment-washing sites in areas 

with no potential for runoff into wetlands, 

Riparian Reserve, floodplains, and waters 

of the State. Do not use solvents or 

detergents to clean equipment on site.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

R 75, p. 280

ODEQ 2005, NS-5

OAR 629-625-0430-ODF, Stream Protection

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1), (7)

Biocriteria OAR 340-041-0011

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036
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Water Source Development and Use

R 54

Limit disturbance to vegetation and 

modification of streambanks when 

locating road approaches to in-stream 

water source developments. Surface these 

approaches with durable material. Employ 

erosion and runoff control measures.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

R 102, p. 285

OAR 629-625-0430-ODF, Stream Protection

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1), (7)

Biocriteria OAR 340-041-0011

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

R 55

Direct pass-through flow or overflow from 

in-channel and any connected off-channel 

water developments back into the stream.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

R 104, p. 285

OAR 629-625-0430-ODF, Stream Protection

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1), (7)

Biocriteria OAR 340-041-0011

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

R 56

Direct overflow from water harvesting 

ponds to a safe non-eroding dissipation 

area, and not into a stream channel.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

R 105, p. 285

OAR 629-625-0430-ODF, Stream Protection

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1), (7)

Biocriteria OAR 340-041-0011

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

R 57

Limit the construction of temporary inchannel water drafting sites. Develop 

permanent water sources outside of stream 

channels and wetlands.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

R 106, p. 286

ODEQ 2005, NS-1

OAR 629-625-0430-ODF, Stream Protection

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1), (7)

Biocriteria OAR 340-041-0011

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

R 58

Do not place pump intakes on the substrate 

or edges of the stream channel. When 

placing intakes instream, place on hard 

surfaces (e.g., shovel and rocks) to 

minimize turbidity. Use a temporary liner 

to create intake site. After completion of 

use, remove liner and restore channel to 

natural condition.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

R 107, p. 286

ODEQ 2005, NS-1

OAR 629-625-0430-ODF, Stream Protection

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1), (7)

Biocriteria OAR 340-041-0011

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

R 59

Do not locate placement of road fill in the 

proximity of a public water supply intake 

(404(f) exemption criteria xi) in waters of 

the State.

USACOE (1972) 

404(f) exemption 

criteria xi

OAR 629-625-0430-ODF, Stream Protection

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1)

Biocriteria OAR 340-041-0011

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

R 60

Avoid water withdrawals from fishbearing streams whenever possible. Limit 

water withdrawals in ESA-listed fish 

habitat and within 1,500 feet of ESA-listed 

fish habitat to 10 percent of stream flow or 

less at the point of withdrawal, and in nonESA-listed fish habitat to 50 percent or 

less at the point of withdrawal, based on a 

visual assessment by a fish biologist or 

hydrologist. The channel must not be 

dewatered to the point of isolating fish.

USDC NMFS 2013 

ARBO II, p. 43 

(NWR-2013-9664)

USDA FS 2012, p.

146

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1), (7)

Biocriteria OAR 340-041-0011
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Erosion Control Measures

R 61

During roadside brushing, remove 

vegetation by cutting rather than 

uprooting.

OAR 629-625-0430 

(4)

OAR 629-625-0430-ODF, Stream Protection

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1), (7)

Biocriteria OAR 340-041-0011

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

R 62

Limit road and landing construction, 

reconstruction, or renovation activities to 

the dry season. Keep erosion control 

measures concurrent with ground 

disturbance to allow immediate 

stormproofing.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

R 9, p. 271

OAR 629-625-0440-ODF, Stabilization

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1), (7)

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

R 63

Apply native seed and certified weed-free 

mulch to cut and fill slopes, ditchlines, and 

waste disposal sites with the potential for 

sediment delivery to wetlands, Riparian 

Reserve, floodplains and waters of the 

State. If needed to promote a rapid ground 

cover and prevent aggressive invasive 

plants, use interim erosion control nonnative sterile annuals before attempting to 

restore natives. Apply seed upon 

completion of construction and as early as 

possible to increase germination and 

growth. Reseed if necessary to accomplish 

erosion control. Select seed species that are 

fast-growing, have adequate provide ample 

ground cover and soil-binding properties. 

Apply mulch that will stay in place and at 

site-specific rates to prevent erosion.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

R 17, p. 272

OAR 629-625-0440-ODF, Stabilization

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1), (7)

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

R 64

Place sediment-trapping materials or 

structures such as straw bales, jute netting, 

or sediment basins at the base of newly 

constructed fill or side slopes where 

sediment could be transported to waters of 

the State. Keep materials away from 

culvert inlets or outlets.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

R 14, p. 271, R 21, 

p. 272

USDA FS 2002 

Chapter 18

OAR 629-625-0440-ODF, Stabilization

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1), (7)

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

R 65

Use biotechnical stabilization and soil 

bioengineering techniques to control bank 

erosion (e.g., commercially produced 

matting and blankets, live plants or 

cuttings, dead plant material, rock, and

other inert structures).

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

R 54, p. 277

USDA FS 2002, 

Chapters 18 and 20

OAR 629-625-0440-ODF, Stabilization

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1), (7)

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

R 66

Suspend ground-disturbing activity if 

projected forecasted rain will saturate soils 

to the extent that there is potential for 

movement of sediment from the road to 

wetlands, floodplains, and waters of the 

State. Cover or temporarily stabilize 

exposed soils during work suspension. 

Upon completion of ground-disturbing 

activities, immediately stabilize fill 

material over stream crossing structures. 

Measures could include but not limited to 

erosion control blankets and mats, soil 

binders, soil tackifiers, or placement of 

slash.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

R 57, p. 278, R 88, 

p. 282

OAR 629-625-0440-ODF, Stabilization

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1), (7)

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036
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R 67

Apply fertilizer in a manner to prevent 

direct fertilizer entry to wetlands, Riparian 

Reserve, floodplains, and waters of the 

State.

OAR 629-625-0440

Aquatic Resources 

Biological Opinion 

NMFS-ARBO 2013

OAR 629-625-0440-ODF, Stabilization

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1), (7)

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

Road Use and Dust Abatement

R 68

Apply water or approved road surface 

stabilizers/dust control additives to reduce 

surfacing material loss and buildup of fine 

sediment that can enter into wetlands, 

floodplains and waters of the State. 

Prevent entry of road surface 

stabilizers/dust control additives into 

waters of the State during application. For 

dust abatement, limit applications of lignin 

sulfonate to a maximum rate of 0.5 gal/yd2

of road surface, assuming a 50:50 (lignin 

sulfonate to water) solution. 

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

R 76, p. 281

ODEQ 2005, EP-13

Western Oregon 

Programmatic 2011

OAR 629-625-0600-ODF, Road Maintenance

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1), (7)

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

Road Maintenance

R 69

Prior to the wet season, provide effective 

road surface drainage maintenance. Clear 

ditch lines in sections where there is 

lowered capacity or obstructed by dry 

ravel, sediment wedges, small failures, or 

fluvial sediment deposition. Remove 

accumulated sediment and blockages at 

cross-drain inlets and outlets. Grade 

natural surface and aggregate roads where 

the surface is uneven from surface erosion 

or vehicle rutting. Restore crowning, 

outsloping or insloping for the road type 

for effective runoff. Remove or provide 

outlets through berms on the road 

shoulder. After ditch cleaning prior to 

hauling, allow vegetation to reestablish or 

use sediment entrapment measures (e.g.,

sediment trapping blankets and silt fences).

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

R 81, R 84, R 85, p. 

281

OAR 629-625 0600 

(2-4)

EPA 2005, pp. 3-61

 3-62

OAR 629-625-0600-ODF, Road Maintenance

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1), (7)

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

R 70

Retain ground cover in ditch lines, except 

where sediment deposition or obstructions 

require maintenance.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

R 86, p. 282

OAR 629-625-0600-ODF, Road Maintenance

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1), (7)

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

R 71

Maintain water flow conveyance, sediment

filtering and ditch line integrity by limiting 

ditch line disturbance and groundcover 

destruction when machine cleaning within 

200 feet of road stream crossings.

USDA FS 2012, pp. 

113–114.

EPA 2005, p. 3-62

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1), (7)

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

R 72 Avoid undercutting of cut-slopes when 

cleaning ditch lines.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

R 78, p. 281

EPA 2005, p. 3-62

OAR 629-625-0600-ODF, Road Maintenance

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1), (7)

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036
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R 73

Remove and dispose of slide material 

when it is obstructing road surface and 

ditch line drainage. Place material on 

stable ground outside of wetlands, 

Riparian Reserve, floodplains, and waters 

of the State. Seed with native seed and use 

weed-free mulch.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

R 79, p. 281

OAR 629-625-0600 

(6)

OAR 629-625-0600-ODF, Road Maintenance

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1), (7)

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

R 74

Do not sidecast loose ditch or surface 

material where it can enter wetlands, 

Riparian Reserve, floodplains, and waters 

of the State.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

R 80, p. 281

OAR 629-625-0600 

(7)

OAR 629-625-0600-ODF, Road Maintenance

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1), (7)

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

R 75 Retain low-growing vegetation on cut-andfill slopes.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

R 86, p. 282

EPA 2005, EP-6

OAR 629-625-0600-ODF, Road Maintenance

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1), (7)

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

R 76

Seed and mulch cleaned ditch lines and 

bare soils that drain directly to wetlands, 

floodplains, and waters of the State, with 

native species and weed-free mulch.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

R 78, p. 281

OAR 629-625-0600-ODF, Road Maintenance

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1), (7)

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

Road Stormproofing

R 77

Inspect and maintain culvert inlets and 

outlets, drainage structures and ditches 

before and during the wet season to 

diminish the likelihood of plugged culverts 

and the possibility of washouts.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

R 81, R 82, p. 281

OAR 629-625-0600 

(3)

OAR 629-625-0600-ODF, Road Maintenance

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1), (7)

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

R 78

Repair damaged culvert inlets and 

downspouts to maintain drainage design 

capacity.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

R 82, p. 281

OAR 629-625-0600 

(3)

OAR 629-625-0600-ODF, Road Maintenance

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1), (7)

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

R 79

Blade and shape roads to conserve existing 

aggregate surface material retain or restore 

the original cross section, remove berms 

and other irregularities that impede 

effective runoff or cause erosion, and 

ensure that surface runoff is directed into 

vegetated, stable areas.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

R 84, p. 281

OAR 629-625-0600 

(4)

OAR 629-625-0600-ODF, Road Maintenance

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1), (7)

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

R 80

Stormproof open resource roads receiving 

infrequent maintenance to reduce road 

erosion and reduce the risk of washouts by 

concentrated water flows. Stormproof 

temporary roads if retained over-winter.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

R 87, p. 282

OAR 629-625-0600 

(2)

OAR 629-625-0600-ODF, Road Maintenance

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1), (7)

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036
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Number Best Management Practices Source Water Quality Standards and Regulations

R 81

Suspend stormproofing/

decommissioning operations and cover or 

otherwise temporarily stabilize all exposed 

soil if conditions develop that cause a 

potential for sediment-laden runoff to 

enter a wetland, floodplain, or waters of

the State. Resume operations when 

conditions allow turbidity standards to be 

met.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

R 88, p. 282

OAR 629-625-0600-ODF, Road Maintenance

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1), (7)

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

Road Closure and Decommissioning

R 82

Inspect closed roads to ensure that 

vegetation stabilization measures are 

operating as planned, drainage structures 

are operational, and noxious weeds are not 

providing erosion control. Conduct 

vegetation treatments and drainage 

structure maintenance as needed.

OAR 629-625-0650 

(2)

OAR 629-625-0650-ODF, Vacating Forest 

Roads

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1), (7)

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

R 83 Decommission temporary roads upon 

completion of use.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

R 90, p. 283

OAR 629-625-0650-ODF, Vacating Forest 

Roads

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1), (7)

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

R 84

Prevent use of vehicular traffic utilizing 

methods such as gates, guard rails, 

earth/log barricades, to reduce or eliminate 

erosion and sedimentation due to traffic on 

roads.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

R 91, p. 283

OAR 629-625-0650 

(2)

OAR 629-625-0650-ODF, Vacating Forest 

Roads

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1), (7)

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

R 85

Convert existing drainage structures such 

as ditches and cross drain culverts to a 

long-term maintenance free drainage 

configuration such as an outsloped road 

surface and waterbars.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

R 92, p. 283

OAR 629-625-0650 

(3)

OAR 629-625-0650-ODF, Vacating Forest 

Roads

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1), (7)

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

R 86

Place and remove temporary stream 

crossings during the dry season, without 

overwintering, unless designed to 

accommodate the 100-year theoretical 

flood. See also R 49.

OAR 629-625-0430 

(5)

OAR 629-625-0430-ODF, Stream Protection

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1), (7)

Biocriteria OAR 340-041-0011

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

R 87

Place excavated material from removed 

stream crossings on stable ground outside 

of wetlands, Riparian Reserve, floodplains, 

and waters of the State. In some cases, the 

material could be used for recontouring old 

road cuts or be spread across roadbed and 

treated to prevent erosion.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

R 94, p. 284

OAR 629-625-0650-ODF, Vacating Forest

Roads

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1), (7)

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

R 88

Reestablish stream crossings to the natural 

stream gradient. Excavate sideslopes back 

to the natural bank profile. Reestablish 

natural channel width and floodplain.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

R 95, p. 284

OAR 629-625-0650-ODF, Vacating Forest 

Roads

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1), (7)

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036
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Number Best Management Practices Source Water Quality Standards and Regulations

R 89

Install cross ditches or waterbars upslope 

from stream crossing to direct runoff and 

potential sediment to the hillslope rather 

than deliver it to the stream

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

R 96, p. 284

OAR 629-625-0650 

(3)

OAR 629-625-0650-ODF, Vacating Forest 

Roads

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1), (7)

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

R 90

Following culvert removal and prior to the 

wet season, apply erosion control and 

sediment trapping measures (e.g., seeding, 

mulching, straw bales, jute netting, and 

native vegetative cuttings) where sediment 

can be delivered into wetlands, Riparian 

Reserve, floodplains, and waters of the 

State.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

R 97, p. 284

OAR 629-625-0650 

(3)

OAR 629-625-0650-ODF, Vacating Forest 

Roads

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1), (7)

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

R 91

Implement tillage measures, including 

ripping or subsoiling to an effective depth. 

Treat compacted areas including the 

roadbed, landings, construction areas, and 

spoils sites.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

R 98, p. 285

OAR 629-625-0650-ODF, Vacating Forest 

Roads

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1), (7)

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

R 92

After tilling the road surface, pull back 

unstable road fill and end-haul or contour 

to the natural slopes.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

R 99, p. 285

OAR 629-625-0650-ODF, Vacating Forest 

Roads

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1), (7)

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

Wet-season Road Use

R 93

On active haul roads, during the wet 

season, use durable rock surfacing and 

sufficient rock depth to resist rutting or 

development of sediment on road surfaces 

that drain directly to wetlands, floodplains, 

and waters of the State.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

R 71, p. 280

OAR 629-625-0700 

(2)

OAR 629-625-0700-ODF, Wet Weather Road 

Use

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1), (7)

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

R 94

Prior to winter hauling activities,

implement structural road treatments such 

as: increasing the frequency of cross 

drains, installing sediment barriers or catch 

basins, applying gravel lifts or asphalt road 

surfacing at stream crossing approaches, 

and armoring ditch lines.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

R 72, p. 280

OAR 629-625-0700 

(2)

OAR 629-625-0700-ODF, Wet Weather Road 

Use

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1), (7)

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

R 95

Remove snow on surfaced roads in a 

manner that will protect the road and 

adjacent resources. Retain a minimum 

layer (4”) of compacted snow on the road 

surface. Provide drainage through the 

snow bank at periodic intervals to allow 

snowmelt to drain off the road surface.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

R 74, p. 280

BLM snow removal 

letter

OAR 629-625-0700-ODF, Wet Weather Road 

Use

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1), (7)

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

R 96

Avoid removing snow from unsurfaced 

roads where runoff drains to waters of the 

State.

USDA FS 2012, pp. 

120–123

EPA 2005, p. 3-80

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1), (7)

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036
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Number Best Management Practices Source Water Quality Standards and Regulations

R 97

Maintain road surface by applying 

appropriate gradation of aggregate and 

suitable particle hardness to protect road 

surfaces from rutting and erosion under 

active haul where runoff drains to 

wetlands, Riparian Reserve, floodplains, 

and waters of the State.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

R 71, p. 280

OAR 629-625-0700 

(2)

OAR 629-625-0700-ODF, Wet Weather Road 

Use

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1), (7)

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

R 98

To reduce sediment tracking from natural 

surface roads during active haul, provide a 

gravel approach before entrance onto 

surfaced roads.

EPA 2005, pp. 3-57

– 3-58

OAR 629-625-0700-ODF, Wet Weather Road 

Use

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1), (7)

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

R 99

Install temporary culverts and washed rock 

on top of low-water ford to reduce vehicle 

contact with water during active haul. 

Remove culverts promptly after use.

USDA FS 2012, pp. 

119–120

OAR 629-625-0700-ODF, Wet Weather Road 

Use

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1), (7)

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

Timber Harvest Activities

Table J-2. Best management practices for timber harvest activities

BMP

Number Best Management Practices Source Water Quality Standards and Regulations

Cable Yarding

TH 01

Design yarding corridors crossing streams 

to limit the number of such corridors, 

using narrow widths, and using the most 

perpendicular orientation to the stream 

feasible. Minimize yarding corridor widths 

and space corridors as far apart as is 

practicable given physical and operational 

limitations, through practices such as 

setting limitations on corridor width, 

corridor spacing, or the amount of 

corridors in an area. For example, such 

practices could include, as effective and 

practicable:

 Setting yarding corridors at 12–15 foot 

maximum widths, and

 Setting corridor spacing where they 

cross the streams to no less than 100 feet 

apart when physical, topography, or 

operational constraints demand, with an 

overall desire to keep an average spacing 

of 200 feet apart.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

TH 2, p. 287

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1)

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

Temperature OAR 340-041-0028

TH 02

Trees felled for yarding corridors in the 

Riparian Reserve would be directed 

toward the stream and left on site.

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1)

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036
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Number Best Management Practices Source Water Quality Standards and Regulations

TH 03

Require full suspension over flowing 

streams, non-flowing streams with highly 

erodible bed and banks, and jurisdictional 

wetlands.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

TH 3, p. 287

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1)

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

TH 04

When logging downhill into Riparian 

Reserve, design the logging system to 

prevent converging yarding trails from 

intersecting the stream network.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

TH 4, p. 287

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1)

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

TH 05

Prevent streambank and hillslope 

disturbance on steep slopes (generally > 60 

percent) by requiring full-suspension within 

50 feet of definable stream channels. Yard 

the remaining areas across the Riparian 

Reserve using at least one-end suspension.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

TH 5, p. 287

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1)

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

TH 06

Implement erosion control measures such 

as waterbars, slash placement, and seeding 

in cable yarding corridors where the 

potential for erosion and delivery to 

waterbodies, floodplains, and wetlands 

exists.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

TH 6, p. 288

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1)

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

Ground-based Harvesting

TH 07

Exclude ground-based equipment on 

hydric soils, defined by the Natural 

Resources Conservation Service.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

TH 8, p. 288

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1)

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

TH 08

Limit designated skid trails for thinning or 

regeneration harvesting to ≤ 15 percent of 

the harvest unit area to reduce 

displacement or compaction to acceptable 

limits.

Soil Quality 

Standards

USDA FS 1998

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1)

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

TH 09

Limit width of skid roads to single width 

of what is operationally necessary for the 

approved equipment. Where multiple 

machines are used, provide a minimumsized pullout for passing.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

TH 10, p. 288

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1)

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

TH 10 Ensure leading-end of logs is suspended 

when skidding.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

TH 11, p. 288

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1)

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

TH 11

Restrict non-road, in unit, ground-based 

equipment used for harvesting operations 

to periods of low soil moisture; generally 

from May 15 to Oct 15. Low soil moisture 

varies by texture and is based on sitespecific considerations. Low soil moisture 

limits will be determined by qualified 

specialists using a qualitative method to 

determine an estimated soil moisture and 

soil texture.33

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

TH 12, p. 288

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1)

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

TH 12

Incorporate existing skid trails and 

landings as a priority over creating new 

trails where feasible, into a designated trail 

network for ground-based harvesting 

equipment, consider proper spacing, skid 

trail direction and location relative to 

terrain and stream channel features.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

TH 13, p. 289

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1)

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

 

33 Soil moisture is the ratio of the weight of the water in the soil to the weight of the solids, expressed as a 

percentage.
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Number Best Management Practices Source Water Quality Standards and Regulations

TH 13

Limit non-specialized skidders or tracked 

equipment to slopes less than 35 percent, 

except when using previously constructed 

trails or accessing isolated ground based 

harvest areas requiring short trails over 

steeper pitches. Also, limit the use of this 

equipment when surface displacement 

creates trenches, depressions, excessive 

removal of organic horizons, or when 

disturbance would channel water and 

sediment as overland flow.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

TH 14, p. 289

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1)

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

TH 14

Limit the use of specialized ground-based 

mechanized equipment (those machines 

specifically designed to operate on slopes 

greater than 35 percent) to slopes less than 

50 percent, except when using previously 

constructed trails or accessing isolated 

ground based harvesting areas requiring 

short trails over steeper pitches. Also, limit 

the use of this equipment when surface 

displacement creates trenches, depressions, 

excessive removal of organic horizons, or 

when disturbance would channel water and 

sediment as overland flow.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

TH 15, p. 289

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1)

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

TH 15

Designate skid trails in locations that 

channel water from the trail surface away 

from waterbodies, floodplains, and 

wetlands, or unstable areas adjacent to 

them.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

TH 16, p. 289.

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1)

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

TH 16

Directionally fall trees to lead for skidding 

and skyline yarding to minimize ground 

disturbance when moving logs to skid 

trails and skyline corridors.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

TH 17, p. 289

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1)

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

TH 17

Apply erosion control measures to skid 

trails and other disturbed areas with 

potential for erosion and subsequent 

sediment delivery to waterbodies, 

floodplains, or wetlands. These practices 

may include seeding, mulching, water 

barring, tillage, and woody debris 

placement. Use guidelines from the road 

decommissioning section.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

TH 18, p. 289

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1)

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

TH 18

Construct waterbars on skid trails using 

guidelines in Table J-6 where potential 

for soil erosion or delivery to waterbodies, 

floodplains, and wetlands exists.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

TH 19, p. 289

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1)

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

TH 19

Subsoil skid trails, landings, or temporary 

roads where needed to achieve 20 percent

detrimental soil conditions, minimize 

surface runoff, improve soil structure, and 

water movement through the roadbed. See 

also R 92–93.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

R 98, p. 285

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1)

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

TH 20

Block skid trails to prevent public 

motorized vehicle and other unauthorized 

use at the end of seasonal use.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

TH 21, p. 290

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1)

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

TH 21

Allow harvesting operations (cutting and 

transporting logs) when ground is frozen 

or adequate snow cover exists to prevent 

soil compaction and displacement.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

TH 12, p. 288

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1)

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036
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BMP

Number Best Management Practices Source Water Quality Standards and Regulations

TH 22

Minimize the area where more than half of 

the depth of the organically-enriched 

upper horizon (topsoil) is removed when 

conducting forest management operations

Soil Quality 

Standards

USDA FS 1998

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1)

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

TH 23

Maintain the minimum percent of effective 

ground cover needed to control surface 

erosion, as shown in Table J-3, following 

forest management operations. Ground 

cover may be provided by vegetation, 

slash, duff, medium to large gravels, 

cobbles, or biological crusts.

Soil Quality 

Standards

USDA FS 1998

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1)

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

Helicopter

TH 24

Consider the use of helicopter or aerial 

logging systems to prevent water quality 

impacts from road construction or groundbased timber yarding, where other BMPs 

would be more costly or have limited 

effectiveness.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

TH 23, p. 290

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1)

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

Temperature OAR 340-041-0028

Horse

TH 25 Within Riparian Reserve, limit horse 

logging to slopes less than 20 percent.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

TH 24, p. 290

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1)

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

TH 26

Construct waterbars on horse skid trails 

when there is potential for soil erosion and 

delivery to waterbodies, floodplains, and 

wetlands.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

TH 25, p. 290

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1)

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

Table J-3. Soil cover based on erosion hazard ratings

NRCS Erosion

Hazard Rating*

Minimum Percent Effective

Ground Cover – Year 1

Minimum Percent Effective

Ground Cover – Year 2

Very Severe 60% 75%

Severe 45% 60%

Moderate 30% 40%

Slight 20% 30%

* Rating obtained from Natural Resources Conservation Services County Soil Survey information by map unit.
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Silvicultural Activities

Table J-4. Best management practices for planting, pre-commercial thinning, and fertilization

BMP

Number Best Management Practices Source Water Quality Standards and Regulations

Planting and Pre-commercial Thinning

S 01

Limit the crossing of stream channels with 

motorized support vehicles (e.g., OHVs) 

and mechanized equipment to existing 

road crossings or temporary ford crossings 

to the ODFW instream work period.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

S 1, p. 291

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1)

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

S 02

Scatter treatment debris on disturbed soils 

and water bar any equipment access trails 

that could erode and deposit sediment in 

waterbodies, floodplains, and wetlands.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

S 4, p. 291

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1)

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

Fertilization

S 03

For streams and waterbodies that support 

domestic use, apply fertilizer further than 

100 feet from the edge of the active 

channel or shoreline.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

S 5, p. 291

EPA 440/5-86-001,-10 mg/L nitrate nitrogen for 

domestic water supply.

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1)

Biocriteria OAR 340-041-0011

Toxic Substances OAR 340-041-0033

S 04

Locate storage, transfer, and loading sites 

outside Riparian Reserve and separated 

from hydrological connections (e.g., road 

ditches that are linked to stream channels).

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

S 6, p. 291

EPA 822-R-13-001 2013,-salmonid acute 

criterion, 17 mg total ammonia nitrogen/L at pH 

7 and temperature of 20 °C.

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1)

Biocriteria OAR 340-041-0011

Toxic Substances OAR 340-041-0033

Fire and Fuels Management

Table J-5. Best management practices for fire and fuel management

BMP

Number Best Management Practices Source Water Quality Standards and Regulations

Underburn, Jackpot Burn, and Broadcast Burn

F 01

Keep broadcast burns and jackpot burns 

out of Riparian Reserve inner zone, unless 

prescribed for restoration purposes (e.g., 

sudden oak death sanitation, improve 

species composition, and invigorate 

deciduous trees). Locate ignition lines 

above large open meadows associated 

with stream channels, unless prescribed 

for restoration.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

F 1, p. 293

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1)

Biocriteria OAR 340-041-0011

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

Temperature OAR 340-041-0028

F 02

Reduce fuel loads by whole tree yarding, 

and piling material, as necessary, prior to 

under burning in dry forest types where 

fuel loads are elevated.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

F 2, p. 293

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1)

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

Temperature OAR 340-041-0028
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BMP

Number Best Management Practices Source Water Quality Standards and Regulations

F 03

Avoid direct ignition or ignition by a 

backing-in fire of large woody material 

that is touching the high water mark of a 

waterbody or that may be affected by high 

flows.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

F 3, p. 293

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1)

Biocriteria OAR 340-041-0011

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

Temperature OAR 340-041-0028

F 04

Avoid delivery of chemical retardant foam 

or additives to waterbodies, and wetlands. 

Store and dispose of ignition devices/ 

materials (e.g., flares and plastic spheres) 

outside Riparian Reserve or a minimum of 

150 feet from waterbodies, floodplains, 

and wetlands. Maintain and refuel 

equipment (e.g., drip torches and

chainsaws) a minimum of 100 feet from 

waterbodies, floodplains, and wetlands. 

Portable pumps can be refueled on-site 

within a spill containment system.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

F 4, p. 293

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1)

Biocriteria OAR 340-041-0011

Toxic Substances OAR 340-041-0033

F 05

Limit fire lines inside Riparian Reserve. 

Construct fire lines by hand on all slopes 

greater than 35 percent and inside the 

Riparian Reserve inner zone. Use erosion 

control techniques such as tilling, 

waterbarring, or debris placement on fire 

lines when there is potential for soil 

erosion and delivery to waterbodies, 

floodplains, and wetlands. Space the 

waterbars as shown in Table J-6. Avoid 

placement of any fire line where water 

would be directed into waterbodies, 

floodplains, wetlands, headwalls, or areas 

of instability.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

F 5, p. 294

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1)

Biocriteria OAR 340-041-0011

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

F 06

In broadcast burning, consume only the 

upper horizon organic materials and allow 

no more than 15 percent of the burned 

area mineral soil surface to change to a 

reddish color.

Soil Quality 

Standards

USDA FS 1998

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1)

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

Pile and Burn

F 07

Avoid burning piles within 35 feet of a 

stream channel.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

F 6, p. 294

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1)

Biocriteria OAR 340-041-0011

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

F 08

Avoid creating piles greater than 16 feet in 

height or diameter. Pile smaller diameter 

materials and leave larger > 12” pieces 

within the unit. Reduce burn time and 

smoldering of piles by extinguishment 

with water and tool use.

Soil Quality 

Standards

USDA FS 1998

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1)

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

F 09

When burning machine-constructed piles, 

preferably locate and consume organic 

materials on landings or roads. If piles are 

within harvested units and more than 15

percent of the burned area mineral soil 

(the portion beneath the pile) surface 

changes to a reddish color then consider 

that amount of area towards the 20 percent

detrimental limit.

Soil Quality 

Standards

USDA FS 1998

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1)

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036
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BMP

Number Best Management Practices Source Water Quality Standards and Regulations

Mechanical and Manual Fuels Treatments

F 10

Prevent mechanical fuel reduction 

equipment within the Riparian Reserve 

inner zone, unless prescribed for 

restoration.

Limit mechanical fuel reduction 

equipment to slopes less than 35 percent. 

Restrict non-track mechanized equipment 

(e.g., feller bunchers and horizontal bar 

masticators) to slopes less than 20 percent.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

F 7, p. 294

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1)

Biocriteria OAR 340-041-0011

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

F 11

Use temporary stream crossings if 

necessary to access the opposite side with 

any equipment or vehicles (including 

OHVs). Follow Temporary Stream 

Crossing practices under Roads section.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

F 8, p. 294

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1)

Biocriteria OAR 340-041-0011

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

F 12

Place residual slash on severely burned 

areas, where there is potential for 

sediment delivery into waterbodies, 

floodplains and wetlands.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

F 9, p. 294

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1)

Biocriteria OAR 340-041-0011

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

Wildfire Suppression

F 13

Limit fire lines inside Riparian Reserve. 

Where hand constructed fire lines are 

necessary in Riparian Reserve, angle the 

approach, where feasible, rather than have 

it perpendicular to the Riparian Reserve.

Limit heavy equipment to slopes less than 

35 percent.

Locate fire lines to minimize directing 

water into waterbodies, wetlands, 

headwalls, or areas of instability.

Use erosion control techniques such as 

tilling, waterbarring, or debris placement 

on fire lines when there is potential for 

soil erosion and delivery to waterbodies, 

floodplains, and wetlands. Space 

waterbars as shown in Table J-6. Block 

dozer lines and roads or landing 

intersections with an approved barricade 

or scattered slash to preclude public 

motorized vehicle use.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

F 5, p. 294, F 11, p. 

295

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1)

Biocriteria OAR 340-041-0011

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

F 14

Prevent cutting of logs or woody material 

if any portion of that material extends into 

the stream channel, unless for restoration.

Fall snags in the Riparian Reserve towards 

the stream channel when felling is 

necessary for safety or fire suppression 

activities.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

F 12, p. 295

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1)

Biocriteria OAR 340-041-0011

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

F 15

Avoid locating incident bases, camps, 

helibases, staging areas, constructed 

helispots, and other centers for incident 

activities in Riparian Reserve or within 

200 feet of any waterbody, floodplain, or 

wetland. Water drafting sites for engines 

and tankers would be permitted.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

F 13, p. 295

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1))

Biocriteria OAR 340-041-0011

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

Temperature OAR 340-041-0028
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BMP

Number Best Management Practices Source Water Quality Standards and Regulations

F 16

Locate and maintain portable sanitation 

facilities at incident bases, camps 

(including spike/remote camps), helibases, 

staging areas, constructed helispots, and 

other centers for incident activities in 

accordance with State and local regulations.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

F 14, p. 295

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1)

Bacteria OAR 340-041-0009

F 17

Avoid application of chemical retardant, 

foam, or other chemicals to waterways, 

maintain a 300 ft. buffer (FA-IM-2008-

029), unless the wildfire is deemed a 

threat to human safety or private property.

Apply aerial retardant adjacent to Riparian 

Reserve by making parallel passes.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

F 15, p. 295

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1)

Biocriteria OAR 340-041-0011

Toxic Substances OAR 340-041-0033

Emergency Stabilization or Rehabilitation

F 18

Implement emergency fire stabilization or 

rehabilitation treatments to accomplish 

erosion control as quickly as possible and 

before the wet season.

Soil and water conservation practices may 

include, but are not restricted to:

 Seeding or planting native vegetation 

for short-term cover development and 

long-term recovery, unless not available 

in quantities necessary for the 

emergency response.

 Mulching with straw, wood chips, or 

other suitable material. To avoid 

introducing noxious weeds when 

mulching, use certified weed-free straw 

mulch or rice straw where available.

 Placing straw wattles on the contour at 

adequate spacing between each row to 

capture eroded material without 

overflowing. Embed to the surface of 

the soil in slight trench to prevent 

undermining.

 Placing and anchoring log erosion 

barriers similarly to straw wattles.

 Spreading available cut vegetation or 

slash on bare soils.

 Placing channel sediment retention or 

stabilization structures.

 Placing trash racks for debris above 

road drainage structures.

 Installing drainage structures, such as

waterbars or drainage dips, on fire lines, 

fire roads, and other cleared areas 

according to guidelines in Table J-6

(Waterbar spacing by gradient and 

erosion class).

 Repairing damaged road drainage 

facilities, such as flattened or ripped 

culvert ends, or burned out plastic pipes, 

or cleaning ditch lines of materials that 

impede natural flow.

 Blocking or decommissioning roads and 

trails.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

F 16, p. 296

Interagency Burned 

Area Emergency 

Response 

Guidebook; 

Interpretation of 

Department of the 

Interior 620 DM 3 

and USDA Forest 

Service Manual 

2523 For the 

Emergency 

Stabilization of 

Federal and Tribal 

Trust Lands Version 

4.0 February 2006

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1)

Biocriteria OAR 340-041-0011

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036
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BMP

Number Best Management Practices Source Water Quality Standards and Regulations

Post-Fire Road Repair

F 19

Implement emergency fire rehabilitation 

treatments to accomplish erosion control 

as quickly as possible and before the wet 

season.

Soil and water conservation practices may 

include, but are not restricted to:

 Reducing road system hydrologic 

conductivity though proper grading, 

culvert spacing, and installing drivable 

dips.

 Replacing culverts to increase peak flow 

capacity of stream crossing culverts to 

accommodate the 100-year design flood.

 Preventing culvert plugging.

 Correcting stream diversions.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

F 17, p. 297

Interagency Burned 

Area Emergency 

Response 

Guidebook; 

Interpretation of 

Department of the 

Interior 620 DM 3 

(USDI BLM 2006) 

and USDA Forest 

Service Manual 

2523 For the 

Emergency 

Stabilization of 

Federal and Tribal 

Trust Lands Version 

4.0 (USDA FS et al.

2006)

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1)

Biocriteria OAR 340-041-0011

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

Fuel/Retardant Transport

F 20

If more than 42 gallons of fuel or 

combined quantity of petroleum product 

and chemical substances would be 

transported to a project site, implement the 

following precautions:

1. Plan a safe route and transfer sites that 

could contain the transported volume.

2. Plan an active dispatch system that can 

relay the information to appropriate 

resources.

3. Ensure a spill containment kit that can 

absorb and contain 55 gallons of 

petroleum product and chemical 

substances is readily available.

4. Provide for immediate notification in 

the event of a spill. Have a radio 

equipped vehicle lead the chemical or 

fuel truck to the project site.

5. Assemble a spill notification list that 

includes the district hazardous 

materials coordinator, DEQ, and spill 

clean-up contractors.

6. Construct a water user contact list with 

address and phone numbers.

7. When operating within Source Water 

Watersheds, pre-estimate travel times 

through the watershed to predict 

downstream arrival times.

8. Be prepared to sample water and carry 

sample containers.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

F 18, p. 297

[40 CFR 112] - Oil Pollution Prevention. 

Reportable quantity is forty-two U.S. Gallons 

not involving waterways, a visible sheen where 

waterways are involved.

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1), 

(12) and (13)

Biocriteria OAR 340-041-0011

Toxic Substances OAR 340-041-0033
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Table J-6. Water bar spacing by gradient and erosion class

Gradient

(Percent)

Water Bar Spacing* Per Erosion Class†

High

(Feet)

Moderate

(Feet)

Low

(Feet)

2–5% 200 300 400

6–10% 150 200 300

11–15% 100 150 200

16–20% 75 100 150

21–35% 50 75 100

36+% 50 50 50

* Spacing is determined by slope distance and is the maximum allowed for the grade.

† The erosion classes include the following rock types:

High: Granite, sandstone, andesite porphyry, glacial or alluvial deposits, soft matrix conglomerate, volcanic ash, and 

pyroclastics

Moderate: Basalt, andesite, quartzite, hard matrix conglomerate, and rhyolite

Low: Metasediments, metavolcanics, and hard shale

Surface Source Water for Drinking Water

Table J-7. Best management practices for surface source water for drinking water protection

BMP

Number Best Management Practices Source Water Quality Standards and Regulations

SW 01

Plan, locate, design, construct, operate, 

inspect, and maintain sanitary facilities to 

minimize water contamination.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

SW 1, p. 299

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Bacteria OAR 340-041-0009

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1), 

(13)

SW 02

Locate contractor camps outside DEQ 

sensitive zones in drinking water source 

areas for public water systems. If this is 

not possible, require self-contained 

sanitary facilities.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

SW 2, p. 299

ODEQ Drinking 

Water Protection 

Program

http://www.deq.stat

e.or.us/wq/dwp/swc

ountymap.htm

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Bacteria OAR 340-041-0009

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1), 

(13)

SW 03

Require self-contained sanitary facilities 

in surface source water watersheds, when 

long-term camping (greater than 14 days) 

is involved with contract implementation.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

SW 3, p. 299

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Bacteria OAR 340-041-0009

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1), 

(13)

SW 04

Provide self-contained sanitary facilities 

when there is high recreational use 

(almost continuous occupancy) inside 

DEQ sensitive zones within drinking 

water source areas for public water 

systems, known domestic source water 

watersheds, or Riparian Reserve inner 

zone.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

SW 4, p. 299

ODEQ Drinking 

Water Protection 

Program

http://www.deq.stat

e.or.us/wq/dwp/swc

ountymap.htm

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Bacteria OAR 340-041-0009

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1), 

(13)
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BMP

Number Best Management Practices Source Water Quality Standards and Regulations

SW 05

Locate pack and riding, facilities outside 

DEQ sensitive zones within drinking 

water source areas for public water 

systems, known domestic source water 

watersheds, or Riparian Reserve inner 

zone. 

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

SW 5, p. 299

ODEQ Drinking 

Water Protection 

Program

http://www.deq.stat

e.or.us/wq/dwp/swc

ountymap.htm

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Bacteria OAR 340-041-0009

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1), 

(13)

SW 06

Do not allow surface occupancy within 

200 feet of a known domestic water 

source or within DEQ sensitive zones in 

drinking water source areas for public 

water systems.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

SW 6, p. 299

ODEQ Drinking 

Water Protection 

Program

http://www.deq.stat

e.or.us/wq/dwp/swc

ountymap.htm

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Bacteria OAR 340-041-0009

Toxic Substances OAR 340-041-0033

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1), 

(13)

SW 07

Do not apply sewage sludge as a soil 

amendment within drinking water source 

areas for public water systems, known 

domestic source water watersheds, or 

Riparian Reserve.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

SW 7, p. 300

ODEQ Drinking 

Water Protection 

Program

http://www.deq.stat

e.or.us/wq/dwp/swc

ountymap.htm

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Bacteria OAR 340-041-0009

Toxic Substances OAR 340-041-0033

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1), 

(13)

SW 08

Avoid loading, or storing chemical, fuel, 

or fertilizer in DEQ sensitive zones within 

drinking water source areas for public 

water systems, known domestic source 

water watersheds, or Riparian Reserve 

inner zone.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

SW 8, p. 300

ODEQ Drinking 

Water Protection 

Program

http://www.deq.stat

e.or.us/wq/dwp/swc

ountymap.htm

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Toxic Substances OAR 340-041-0033

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1), 

(13)

SW 09

Conduct equipment maintenance outside 

DEQ sensitive zones within drinking 

water source areas for public water 

systems, known domestic source water 

watersheds, or Riparian Reserve inner 

zone.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

SW 9, p. 300

ODEQ Drinking 

Water Protection 

Program

http://www.deq.stat

e.or.us/wq/dwp/swc

ountymap.htm

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Toxic Substances OAR 340-041-0033

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1), 

(13)

SW 10 Use non-oil-based dust suppressants 

within surface source water watersheds.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

SW 10, p. 300

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Toxic Substances OAR 340-041-0033

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1), 

(13)

SW 11

Use fire retardant and surfactants as a last 

resort in fire suppression activities within 

surface source water watersheds.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

SW 11, p. 300

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Toxic Substances OAR 340-041-0033

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1), 

(13)
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Recreation

Table J-8. Best management practices for recreation management

BMP

Number Best Management Practices Source Water Quality Standards and Regulations

All Recreation Facilities

REC 01

Implement erosion control measures at 

recreation sites to stabilize exposed soils 

where water flows or sediment, may reach 

waterbodies.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

REC 1, p. 301

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1)

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

REC 02

Minimize development of recreation 

facilities that are not water-dependent 

(e.g., boat ramps and docks) in the 

Riparian Reserve.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

REC 2, p. 301

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1)

Bacteria OAR 340-041-0009

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

Temperature OAR 340-041-0028

Developed Recreation Sites

REC 03

Use self-contained sanitary facilities at all 

developed recreational facilities, unless a 

sewage system and drain field is approved 

by ODEQ.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

REC 3, p. 301

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1)

Bacteria OAR 340-041-0009

REC 04

When conducting recreation site 

maintenance, do not cut portions of logs 

or coarse woody debris that fall across the 

active stream channel. Keep adequate 

lengths of material on the banks to anchor 

it in place. If not possible to make the log 

stable, it may be removed.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

REC 5, p. 301

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1)

Biocriteria OAR 340-041-0011

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

Water Dependent Facilities

REC 05

Construct boat ramps and approaches with 

hardened surfaces. Minimize riprap to a 4-

foot width to protect concrete ramps. 

Docks must not be wider than 6’, and not 

include any treated wood. 

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

REC 6, p. 301

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1)

Biocriteria OAR 340-041-0011

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

Off-highway Vehicle (OHV) Trails

REC 06

Locate new OHV trails on stable locations 

(e.g., ridge tops, benches, and gentle-tomoderate side slopes). Minimize trail 

construction on steep slopes where runoff 

could channel to a waterbody.

USDA FS 2012, pp. 

91–92

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1)

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

REC 07

Design, construct, and maintain trail 

width, grades, curves, and switchbacks 

suitable to the terrain and designated use. 

Use and maintain surfacing materials 

suitable to the site and use, to withstand 

traffic and to minimize runoff and erosion.

USDA FS 2012, pp. 

91–92

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1)

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

REC 08

Suspend construction or maintenance of 

trails, where erosion and runoff into 

waterbodies would occur.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

REC 11, p. 302

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1)

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

REC 09

Locate staging areas outside Riparian 

Reserve. Design or upgrade staging areas 

to prevent sediment/pollutant delivery to 

wetlands, floodplains, and waterbodies, 

(e.g., rocking or hardening and drainage 

through grading or shaping).

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

REC 12, p. 302

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1), 

(12)

Biocriteria OAR 340-041-0011

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036
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BMP

Number Best Management Practices Source Water Quality Standards and Regulations

REC 10

Designate class of vehicle suitable for the 

trail location, width, trail surfaces, and 

waterbody crossings, to prevent erosion 

and potential sediment delivery.

USDA FS 2012, pp. 

91–92

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1)

Biocriteria OAR 340-041-0011

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

REC 11

Designate season of use if the trail bed is 

prone to erosion, rutting, gullying, or 

compaction, due to high soil moisture, 

standing water or snowmelt.

USDA FS 2012, pp. 

91–92

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1)

Biocriteria OAR 340-041-0011

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

REC 12

Use existing road crossings of streams and 

floodplains on low-volume roads and 

partially decommissioned roads that tie 

with the trail system, where safety 

permits.

USDA FS 2012, pp. 

91–92

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1)

Biocriteria OAR 340-041-0011

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

Toxic Substances OAR 340-041-0033

REC 13

Minimize low-water stream crossings for 

constructed or existing trails. Cross 

streams on stable substrate (e.g., bedrock, 

cobble) in areas of low streambanks. 

Block alternate stream-crossing routes 

where OHV wheel slippage (acceleration/

braking) would tear down banks or deliver 

sediment.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

REC 7, p. 301

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1)

Biocriteria OAR 340-041-0011

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

Toxic Substances OAR 340-041-0033

REC 14

Avoid public motorized vehicle use in 

ponds and wetlands, and navigating up or 

down streams and side-channels. Use 

suitable barriers where feasible.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

REC 7, pp. 302–303

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1)

Biocriteria OAR 340-041-0011

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

Toxic Substances OAR 340-041-0033

REC 15

Design improved stream crossings 

(culverts and bridges) for the 100-year 

flood event. Stream crossings with ESAlisted fish must meet ARBO II (NMFS 

2013 and USFWS 2013) fish passage 

design criteria (See Roads and Landings 

section for stream crossing BMPs).

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

REC 10, p. 302

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1)

Biocriteria OAR 340-041-0011

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

Toxic Substances OAR 340-041-0033

REC 16

In OHV bridge structures, avoid 

chemically treated materials at water level 

contact points where leachate or solids 

may enter waterbodies.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

REC 15, p. 302

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Toxic Substances OAR 340-041-0033

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1), 

(10)

Toxic Substances OAR 340-041-0033

REC 17

Use a temporary flow diversion bypass to 

minimize downstream turbidity, when 

constructing in perennial stream crossings 

(See Roads and Landings section for 

Stream Crossing BMPs).

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

REC 16, p. 302

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1)

Biocriteria OAR 340-041-0011

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

REC 18

When constructing or maintaining trails 

within Riparian Reserve, do not cut the 

portion of logs or down woody material 

that extend into the active stream channel. 

Provide for adequate stabilization of the 

logs if not doing so would create a safety 

hazard.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

REC 8, p. 302

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1)

Biocriteria OAR 340-041-0011

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

REC 19

Harden trail approaches to stream 

crossings using materials such as 

geotextile fabric and rock aggregate.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

REC 13, p. 302

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1)

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036
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Number Best Management Practices Source Water Quality Standards and Regulations

REC 20

Hydrologically disconnect trails from 

waterbodies to the extent practicable.

Install drainage features (e.g., drain dips 

and leadoff ditches), on approaches to 

stream crossings as needed to divert 

runoff and reinforce with rock for 

longevity.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

REC 14, p. 302.

USDA FS 2012, pp. 

91–92

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1)

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

REC 21

Where trails intersect road ditches, 

provide erosion resistant crossings. Divert 

water from the trail to keep from reaching 

wetlands, floodplains, and waterbodies.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

REC 18, p. 303

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1)

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

REC 22

If trail width is too wide for the designated 

use (such as old roads converted to trails), 

consider tilling one side of the trail, 

covering with brush, and seeding or 

planting.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

REC 19, p. 303

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1)

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

REC 23

Repair rills and gullies to keep sediment

from reaching wetlands, floodplains, and 

waterbodies.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

REC 20, p. 303

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1)

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

REC 24

Construct and repair water bars, drain 

dips, and leadoff ditches as needed. These 

features may need rock reinforcement to 

promote longevity. Self-maintaining drain 

dips or leadoff features are the preferred 

design.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

REC 21, p. 303

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1)

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

REC 25

Monitor trail condition to identify surface 

maintenance and drainage needs to 

prevent or minimize sediment delivery to 

waterbodies.

USDA FS 2012, pp. 

91–92

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1)

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

REC 26

Close and rehabilitate unauthorized trails, 

where needed, to protect sensitive areas 

and water quality.

USDA FS 2012, pp. 

91–92

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1)

Biocriteria OAR 340-041-0011

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

Toxic Substances OAR 340-041-0033

Trails (Hiking)

REC 27

When constructing or maintaining trails 

within Riparian Reserve, do not cut any 

portion of logs or coarse woody debris 

that extend into the active stream channel. 

Use alternative passage options, such as 

earthen ramps, small notch steps, or slight 

trail realignments, to facilitate 

maintenance of intact logs. Cut and 

stabilize if necessary for safe passage and 

safety.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

REC 23, p. 303

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-

004(1)

Biocriteria OAR 340-041-0011

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1)

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

Trail Closure

REC 28

Remove existing stream crossings or 

bridges (See Road Decommissioning 

BMPs).

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

REC 24, p. 303

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1), (8)

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

REC 29

Position fill or waste material in a location 

that would avoid direct or indirect 

sediment discharge to streams or 

wetlands.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

REC 25, p. 304

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1)

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036
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REC 30

Plant restored stream banks with native 

vegetation, mulch, and then plant with 

water-tolerant species where appropriate.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

REC 26, p. 304

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1)

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

REC 31 Barricade and allow nearby vegetation to 

grow into closed trails.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

REC 27, p. 304

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1)

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

Dispersed Recreation

REC 32

Site camps for permitted group overnight 

camping greater than 150 feet from 

surface water.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

REC 28, p. 304

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Bacteria OAR 340-041-0009

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1), 

(13)

Range Management

Table J-9. Best management practices for livestock grazing

BMP

Number Best Management Practices Source Water Quality Standards and Regulations

G 01

Fence water developments, including 

springs and seeps, unless other methods 

are available. Pipe overflow away from 

the developed source area.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

G 1, p. 305

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-04l-0004

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1)

Bacteria OAR 340-041-0009

Biocriteria OAR 340-041-0011

Dissolved Oxygen OAR 340-041-0016

Temperature OAR 340-041-0028

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

G 02

Do not locate salting areas within 0.25 

mile of permanent water sources or 

Riparian Reserve.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

G 2, p. 305

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-04l-0004

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1)

Bacteria OAR 340-041-0009

Biocriteria OAR 340-041-0011

Dissolved Oxygen OAR 340-041-0016

Temperature OAR 340-041-0028

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

G 03

Locate new permanent livestock handling 

or management facilities (corrals, pens, or 

holding pastures) outside Riparian 

Reserve or 200 feet from waterbodies and 

on level ground where drainage would not 

enter surface waters.

Make changes as necessary to existing 

facilities within Riparian Reserve to meet 

water quality standards and regulations.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

G 3, p. 305

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-04l-0004

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1)

Bacteria OAR 340-041-0009

Biocriteria OAR 340-041-0011

Dissolved Oxygen OAR 340-041-0016

Temperature OAR 340-041-0028

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036
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Number Best Management Practices Source Water Quality Standards and Regulations

G 04

Apply specific livestock grazing strategies 

for riparian wetland areas, including 

timing, intensity, or exclusion for 

maintenance of proper functioning 

condition.

Use one or more of the following features:

 Include the waterbodies, floodplains, 

and wetlands within a separate pasture.

 Fence or herd livestock out of 

waterbodies, floodplains, and wetlands 

for as long as necessary to allow 

vegetation to recover.

 Control the timing and intensity of 

grazing to keep livestock off stream 

banks when they are most vulnerable to 

damage and to coincide with the 

physiological needs of target plant 

species.

 Add more rest to the grazing cycle to 

increase plant vigor, allow stream banks 

to re-vegetate, or encourage more 

desirable plant species composition.

 Limit grazing intensity to a level that 

will maintain desired species 

composition and vigor.

 Permanently exclude livestock from 

those waterbodies, floodplains, and 

wetlands areas that are at high risk and 

have poor recovery potential, and when 

there is no practical way to protect them 

while grazing adjacent uplands.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

G 4, p. 306

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-04l-0004

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1)

Bacteria OAR 340-041-0009

Biocriteria OAR 340-041-0011

Dissolved Oxygen OAR 340-041-0016

Temperature OAR 340-041-0028

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

G 05

Recover degraded waterbodies through 

adjustments to forage utilization levels, 

improved livestock distribution, and 

management through fencing, vegetation 

treatments, water source developments, or 

changes in season of use or livestock

numbers.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

G 5, p. 306

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-04l-0004

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1)

Bacteria OAR 340-041-0009

Biocriteria OAR 340-041-0011

Dissolved Oxygen OAR 340-041-0016

Temperature OAR 340-041-0028

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036
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Minerals (Salable) Development

Table J-10. Best management practices for minerals (salable)

BMP

Number Best Management Practices Source Water Quality Standards and Regulations

Salable Minerals

M 01

Locate stockpile sites on stable ground 

where the material would not move into 

waterbodies, floodplains, and wetlands.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

M 18, p. 309

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1)

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

M 02

Locate, design, and construct salable 

mineral sites to control runoff and prevent 

or minimize sediment delivery to streams.

Prevent overburden, solid wastes, 

drainage water, or petroleum products 

from entering wetlands, Riparian Reserve, 

flood plains, and waters of the State.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

M 18, p. 309

OAR 629-625-0500 

1-5

OAR 629-625-0500-ODF, Rock Pits and 

Quarries

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1)

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

M 03

Locate, design, and maintain settling 

ponds to contain sediment discharges.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

M 1, p. 309

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1)

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

M 04

When a quarry or rock pit is depleted or 

vacated, stabilize cutbanks, headwalls, and 

other surfaces to prevent surface erosion 

and landslides. Close roads, excavations, 

and crusher pads in accordance with 

Roads and Landings section. Remove all 

potential pollutants to prevent their entry 

into wetlands, Riparian Reserve, 

floodplains, and waters of the State.

OAR 629-625-0500

ODEQ 2005 NS - 6

OAR 629-625-0500-ODF, Rock Pits and 

Quarries

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1)

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

M 05

Use erosion-reduction practices, such as 

seeding, mulching, silt fences, and woody 

debris placement, to limit erosion and 

transport of sediment to streams from 

quarries. Provide drainage from stockpiles 

and mineral sites, dispersed over stable 

vegetated areas rather than directly into 

stream channels. Grade all material sites, 

where practicable to conform with the 

surrounding topography prior to closure. 

Utilized topsoil as a medium to for 

successful revegetation. Reseed and plant 

trees, where needed.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

M 22, p. 309

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1)

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036
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Spill Prevention and Abatement

Table J-11. Best management practices for spill prevention and abatement

BMP

Number Best Management Practices Source Water Quality Standards and Regulations

Operations Near Waterbodies

SP 01

Take precautions to prevent leaks or 

spills of petroleum products (e.g., fuel, 

motor oil, and hydraulic fluid) from 

entering the waters of the State.

[40 CFR 112]

OAR 629-620-

0100(2)

[40 CFR 112] – Oil Pollution Prevention 

Reportable quantity is a visible sheen where 

waterways are involved.

OAR 629-620-0100-ODF, Chemical and Other 

Petroleum Product Rules

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1), 

(12) and (13)

Biocriteria OAR 340-041-0011

Toxic Substances OAR 340-041-0033

SP 02

Take immediate action to stop and 

contain leaks or spills of chemicals and 

other petroleum products. Notify the 

Oregon Emergency Response System, 

through the District Hazard Materials 

specialist, of any spill that enters the 

waters of the State.

[40 CFR 112]

OAR 629-620-

0100(3), (4)

[40 CFR 112] – Oil Pollution Prevention 

Reportable quantity is a visible sheen where 

waterways are involved.

OAR 629-620-0100-ODF, Chemical and Other 

Petroleum Product Rules

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1), 

(12) and (13)

Biocriteria OAR 340-041-0011

Toxic Substances OAR 340-041-0033
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Number Best Management Practices Source Water Quality Standards and Regulations

SP 03

Inspect and clean heavy equipment as 

necessary prior to moving on to the 

project site, in order to remove oil and 

grease, noxious weeds, and excessive 

soil.

Inspect hydraulic fluid and fuel lines on 

heavy-mechanized equipment for proper 

working condition.

Where possible, maintain and refuel 

heavy equipment a minimum of 150 feet 

away from streams and other 

waterbodies. 

Refuel small equipment (e.g. chainsaws 

and water pumps) at least 100 feet from 

waterbodies (or as far as possible from 

the waterbody where local site conditions 

do not allow a 100-foot setback) to 

prevent direct delivery of contaminants 

into a waterbody. Refuel small equipment 

from no more than 5-gallon containers. 

Use absorbent material or a containment 

system to prevent spills when re-fueling 

small equipment within the stream 

margins or near the edge of waterbodies.

In the event of a spill or release, take all 

reasonable and safe actions to contain the 

material. Specific actions are dependent 

on the nature of the material spilled.

Use spill containment booms or as 

required by ODEQ. Have access to 

booms and other absorbent containment 

materials.

Immediately remove waste or spilled 

hazardous materials (including but not 

limited to diesel, oil, hydraulic fluid) and 

contaminated soils near any stream or 

other waterbody, and dispose of it/them 

in accordance with the applicable 

regulatory standard. Notify Oregon 

Emergency Response System of any spill 

over the material reportable quantities, 

and any spill not totally cleaned up after 

24 hours.

Store equipment containing reportable 

quantities of toxic fluids outside of 

Riparian Reserve

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

SP 1, p. 311

[40 CFR 112] – Oil Pollution Prevention

Reportable quantity is forty-two U.S. Gallons 

not involving waterways, a visible sheen where 

waterways are involved.

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1), 

(12) and (13)

Biocriteria OAR 340-041-0011

Toxic Substances OAR 340-041-0033
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Number Best Management Practices Source Water Quality Standards and Regulations

SP 04

If more than 42 gallons of fuel or 

combined quantity of petroleum product 

and chemical substances would be 

transported to a project site as project 

materials, implement the following 

precautions:

1. Plan a safe route and material transfer 

sites so that all spilled material will be 

contained easily at that designated 

location.

2. Plan an active dispatch system that can 

relay the information to appropriate 

resources.

3. Ensure a spill containment kit that can 

absorb and contain 55 gallons of 

petroleum product and chemical 

substances is readily available.

4. Provide for immediate notification to 

OERS in the event of a spill. Have a 

radio-equipped vehicle lead the 

chemical or fuel truck to the project 

site.

5. Assemble a spill notification list that 

includes the district hazardous 

materials coordinator, ODEQ, and 

spill clean-up contractors.

6. Construct a downstream water user 

contact list with addresses and phone 

numbers.

7. When operating within source water 

watersheds, pre-estimate water flow 

travel times through the watershed to 

predict downstream arrival times.

8. Be prepared to sample water and carry 

sample containers.

9. Be prepared to assist OSP and ODFW 

to assess wildlife impacts of any 

material spilled.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

SP 2, p. 312

[40 CFR 112] – Oil Pollution Prevention

Reportable quantity is forty-two U.S. Gallons 

not involving waterways, a visible sheen where 

waterways are involved.

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1), 

(12) and (13)

Biocriteria OAR 340-041-0011

Toxic Substances OAR 340-041-0033

Spill Abatement

SP 05

Spill Prevention, Control, and 

Countermeasure Plan (SPCC): All 

operators shall develop a modified SPCC 

plan prior to initiating project work if 

there is a potential risk of chemical or 

petroleum spills near waterbodies. The 

SPCC plan will include the appropriate 

containers and design of the material 

transfer locations. No interim fuel depot 

or storage location other than a manned 

transport vehicle would be used.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

SP 3, p. 312

[40 CFR 112] – Oil Pollution Prevention 

Reportable quantity is forty-two U.S. Gallons 

not involving waterways, a visible sheen where 

waterways are involved.

OAR-340-142-0030-DEQ, Oil and Hazardous 

Materials Emergency Response Requirements

SP 06

Spill Containment Kit (SCK): All 

operators shall have a SCK as described 

in the SPCC plan on-site during any 

operation with potential for run-off to 

adjacent waterbodies. The SCK will be 

appropriate in size and type for the oil or 

hazardous material carried by the 

operator.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

SP 4, p. 313

OAR-340-142-0030-DEQ, Oil and Hazardous 

Materials Emergency Response Requirements
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BMP

Number Best Management Practices Source Water Quality Standards and Regulations

SP 07

Operators shall be responsible for the 

clean-up, removal, and proper disposal of 

contaminated materials from the site.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

SP 5, p. 313

OAR-340-102-DEQ, Standards Applicable to 

Generators of Hazardous Waste

OAR-340-122-DEQ, Hazardous Substance 

Remedial Action Rules

Restoration Activities

Table J-12. Best management practices for restoration activities

BMP

Number Best Management Practices Source Water Quality Standards and Regulations

RST 01

Confine work in the stream channels to 

the ODFW in-water work period unless a 

waiver is obtained from permitting 

agencies.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

RST 1, p. 314

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1), (7)

Biocriteria OAR 340-041-0011

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

RST 02

In stream channels that are sensitive to 

disturbance (e.g., meadow streams), do 

not drive heavy equipment in flowing 

channels and floodplains.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

RST 2, p. 314

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1)

Biocriteria OAR 340-041-0011

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

RST 03

In well-armored channels that are 

resistant to damage (e.g., bedrock, small 

boulder, and cobble-dominated), consider

conducting the majority of heavyequipment work from within the channel, 

during low streamflow, to minimize 

damage to sensitive riparian areas.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

RST 3, p. 314

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1)

Biocriteria OAR 340-041-0011

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

Temperature OAR 340-041-0028

RST 04

Design access routes for individual work 

sites to reduce exposure of bare soil and 

extensive stream bank shaping.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

RST 4, p. 314

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1), (7)

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

RST 05

Limit the number and length of 

equipment access points through Riparian 

Reserve.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

RST 5, p. 314

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1)

Biocriteria OAR 340-041-0011

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

Temperature OAR 340-041-0028

RST 06

Limit the amount of stream bank 

excavation to the minimum necessary to 

ensure stability of enhancement 

structures. Provide isolation from flowing 

water during excavation. Place excavated 

material above the flood-prone area and 

cover or place a berm to avoid its reentry 

into the stream during high-flow events.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

RST 6, p. 314

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1)

Biocriteria OAR 340-041-0011

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

Temperature OAR 340-041-0028

RST 07

Inspect all mechanized equipment daily 

for leaks and clean as necessary to ensure 

that toxic materials, such as fuel and 

hydraulic fluid, do not enter the stream.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

RST 7, p. 314

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1), 

(12)

Biocriteria OAR 340-041-0011

Toxic Substances OAR 340-041-0033
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BMP

Number Best Management Practices Source Water Quality Standards and Regulations

RST 08

Locate equipment storage areas at least 

100 feet from any water feature, 

including machinery used in stream 

channels for more than one day.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

RST 8, p. 315

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1), 

(12)

Biocriteria OAR 340-041-0011

Toxic Substances OAR 340-041-0033

RST 09

When using heavy equipment in or 

adjacent to stream channels during 

restoration activities, develop and 

implement an approved spill containment 

plan that includes having a spill 

containment kit on-site and at previously 

identified containment locations.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

RST 9, p. 315

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1), 

(12)

Biocriteria OAR 340-041-0011

Toxic Substances OAR 340-041-0033

RST 10

Refuel equipment, including chainsaws 

and other hand power tools, at least 100

feet from waterbodies (or as far as 

possible from the waterbody where local 

site conditions do not allow a 100-foot 

setback) to prevent direct delivery of 

contaminants into a waterbody.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

RST 10, p. 315

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1), 

(12)

Biocriteria OAR 340-041-0011

Toxic Substances OAR 340-041-0033

RST 11

Use waterbars, barricades, seeding, and 

mulching to stabilize bare soil areas 

along project access routes prior to the 

wet season.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

RST 11, p. 315

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1), (7)

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

RST 12

Prior to the wet season, stabilize 

disturbed areas where soil will support 

seed growth, with the potential for 

sediment delivery to wetlands, and waters 

of the State. Apply native seed and 

certified weed-free mulch or erosion 

control matting in steep or highly erosive 

areas. If needed to promote a rapid 

ground cover and prevent aggressive 

invasive plants, use interim erosion 

control non-native sterile annuals before 

attempting to restore native seed or 

plants.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

RST 12, p. 315

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1), (7)

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

RST 13

When replacing culverts design 

placement location, crossing type, and 

installation depth to avoid excessive 

scour through the site, consider using 

larger culverts and embedding the culvert 

to 30 percent bedload. Use bridges on 

high-gradient stream channels.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

RST 13, p. 315

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1)

Biocriteria OAR 340-041-0011

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

RST 14 Rehabilitate headcuts and gullies. Use 

large wood in preference to rock weirs.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

RST 14, p. 315

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1), (7)

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

RST 15

Implement measures to control turbidity. 

Measures may include installation of 

turbidity control structures (e.g., 

isolation, diversion, and silt curtains) 

immediately downstream of in-stream

restoration work areas. Remove these 

structures following completion of 

turbidity-generating activities.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I – Water, 

RST 15, p. 315

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1)

Biocriteria OAR 340-041-0011

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036
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Dry Forest-specific BMPs

Soils of concern in the dry forest area include those with a high potential for severe surface erosion, soil 

creep, periodic slumping (even when not overly saturated), and low nutrient potential. These soils 

weathered from granite, schist, and pyroclastic materials. The Timber Production Capability 

Classification (TPCC) and Handbook (5251-1, USDI BLM 1986) involves mapping, with discrete 

mapping units and interpretations of timbered lands. The classification uses geology, landform, 

topographic position, climate (especially precipitation), soil properties, and vegetation. Lands with the 

capacity to erode excessively or prone to movement are denoted with either a fragile code of FM (surface 

erosion potential) or FP (mass movement potential) (Table J-13).

Table J-13. Timber Production Capability Classification soil categories of concern

Category Description of Soil Categories

Surface 

Erosion 

FM

These sites have soil surface horizons that are highly erodible, easily detached and subject to 

bouncing or sliding downhill (dry ravel), even if partially vegetated. The soils overlay 

intrusive volcanic bedrock (e.g., granite, diorite, and schist). The Natural Resources 

Conservation Service (NRCS) provides a Revised Universal Soil Loss Equation soil loss 

tolerance factor, known as T factor, which ranges from a low of 1 (on shallow soils, 1–10”

depth), to 5 (on soils deeper than 60”). This factor describes the maximum rate of annual 

soil loss in tons/acre that can be lost and still permit crop productivity to sustain 

economically and indefinitely. Disturbances from harvesting or burning create increased dry 

raveling of soil, losses of soil nutrients, and burying of newly planted seedlings. 

Classification coding may be FMR for suitable lands or FMNW for non-suitable lands.

Mass 

Movement 

FP

These sites range from gentle to moderately steep slopes, 10–60 percent, where the rate of 

sliding is slow enough to permit forest management, but with some loss in wood quality in 

certain areas. Sites may have an impervious clay pan overlaying pyroclastic bedrock (e.g., 

volcanic tuffs, breccia, and are subject to movement). Tree roots providing strength and 

certain landforms act as resisting forces, while gravity and soil moisture may initiate nonuniform spatial and temporal rates of movement. Slow deep seated, slump or earth flow 

types of mass movements may occur, forming an undulating topography. Classification 

coding may be FPR for suitable lands or FPNW for non-suitable lands.
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Table J-14. Best management practices specific to the dry forest (refer to Table J-13 for category type)

BMP

Number Best Management Practices Source Water Quality Standards and Regulations

Roads and Landings: General Construction, Maintenance

Timber Harvest: Cable Yarding

DF 01

Use full log suspension whenever 

possible on TPCC soils identified as 

prone to surface erosion, category FM 

in Table J-13. Use one-end suspension

on these soils if full suspension is not 

practicable. Restrict yarding to the dry 

season, generally from June to end of 

September.

Suspend the leading end over TPCC 

soils identified as prone to mass 

movement, category FP in Table J-13. 

Restrict yarding to the dry season.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I –

Water, MFO 1, p. 

317

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1), 

(7)

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

Timber Harvest: Ground-based

DF 02

Limit non-specialized ground-based 

yarding equipment to slopes less than 20

percent on TPCC soils identified as 

category FM or FP in Table J-13, 

where soils average less than or equal to 

20 percent clay in the top 6” of soil as 

determined by NRCS soil survey data. 

Otherwise, limit non-specialized 

ground-based yarding equipment to 

slopes less than 35 percent, on TPCC 

soils identified as category FM or FP in 

Table J-13, where soils average greater 

than 20 percent clay in the top 6”.

Avoid tilling on TPCC soils identified 

as category FM (when moisture is 

excessive) or FP in Table J-13, unless 

adequate ground cover is present to 

arrest potential erosion.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I –

Water, MFO 2, p. 

317

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1), 

(7)

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

Fire and Fuels Management

DF 03

Avoid mechanical piling to limit severe 

surface disturbance and displacement on 

TPCC soils identified as category FM or 

FP in Table J-13

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I –

Water, MFO 3, p. 

318

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1), 

(7)

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

DF 04

Implement prescribed burning on FG 

and FM soils when fuel moisture 

contents result in ‘cool burns.’ Postburn surface soil characteristics may 

include litter that is consumed and duff 

that is deeply charred or consumed or 

organic matter that is partially charred 

to a depth >1.0 cm, but mineral soil is 

not visibly altered.

USDA Forest 

Service Gen. Tech. 

Rep. RMRS-GTR42-vol. 4 2005 

Table 1.4 Part B

None
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BMP

Number Best Management Practices Source Water Quality Standards and Regulations

Wildfire: Suppression

DF 05

Limit the use of non-specialized 

ground-based fire line construction 

equipment and other major surfacedisturbing activities (for example, safety 

zones or helispots) to slopes equal to 20

percent or less on TPCC soils identified 

as category FM or FP in Table J-13.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I –

Water, MFO 5, p. 

318

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1), 

(7)

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036

Rights-of-Way

DF 06

Avoid facility construction on soils 

identified on TPCC soils identified as 

the FM category in Table J-13, unless 

water quality would be maintained.

Locate rights-of-ways to minimize 

surface disturbance on TPCC soils 

identified as category FM or FP in 

Table J-13.

USDI BLM 2008, 

Appendix I –

Water, MFO 6, p. 

318

ODEQ–Water Pollution:

Antidegradation OAR 340-041-0004(1)

Statewide Narrative OAR 340-041-0007(1), 

(7)

Turbidity OAR 340-041-0036
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