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United States Department of the Interior   BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT Montana State Office 5001 Southgate Drive Billings, Montana 59101-4669 http://www.blm.gov/mt July 28, 2006   In Reply To:  9113 (931.GB) P         EMAIL TRANSMISSION – 7/28/06 Information Bulletin No. MT-2006-062   To:             State Management Team   From:         Deputy State Director, Division of Support Services   Subject:      The Gold Book, Fourth Edition, 2006   Program Area: Engineering, Oil and Gas and Geothermal onshore operations and energy-related Right-of-Ways (ROWs).   Purpose: This Information Bulletin (IB) is published to disseminate the fourth edition, 2006, of the Gold Book publication. Chapter 4 of the Gold Book publication references construction and maintenance standards guidelines related to the various activities relative to oil and gas exploration and development. . Policy: The policy for construction and maintenance activities on BLM lands is found in the 9100 manual series.   Action: None   Background: The Gold Book publication, a joint effort between the Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management, provides Oil and Gas Operators with a combination of guidance and standards for ensuring compliance with agency policies and operating requirements.   Budget Impact: None   Contact: Questions related to Chapter 4 of the Gold Book can be directed towards Greg Bergum, Supervisory Civil Engineer, at 406-896-5217     Signed by: Robin Stoebe, for Joyce A. Norris, Acting   Authenticated by: Aleta Zahorodny (MT-930)       1 Attachment (sent under separate cover)        1-The Gold Book, Fourth Edition, 2006   Distribution w/attm. Assistant Field Manager, Glasgow Field Station Assistant Field Manager, Havre Field Station