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Upland Erosion Control, Revegetation, and Maintenance Plan

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May 2013
Wetland Thubmnail

Wetland and Waterbody Construction and Mitigation Procedures

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May 2013

Guidance Manual for Environmental Report Preparation

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  • Volume 2: Liquefied Natural Gas Project Resource Reports 11 & 13 Supplemental Guidance
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Guidelines for Reporting on Cultural Resources Investigations for Natural Gas Projects July 2017
Guidance for Horizontal Directional Drill Monitoring, Inadvertent Return Response, and Contingency Plans (HDD Plan Guidance) October 2019
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Suggested Best Practices for Industry Outreach Programs to Stakeholders

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July, 2015
Guidance for Applicant Prepared Draft EAs April, 2011
Guidance for Federal and State Agencies for the Processing of Federal Authorizations in Cooperation with the FERC May 2007

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