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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
February 2017
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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