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Facility Type	Facility ID/ API	Facility Name/ Number	Operator Name/ Number	Status	Field Name/ Number	Location	Location ID	Related Facilities
WELL	05-123-43337	Sack 21-4-12HC	PDC ENERGY INC 69175	PR 11/1/2019	WATTENBERG 90750	WELD 123 SWSW 21 1N66W 6	446474

COGIS - Conditions of Approval Results

Type	Source Document	Conditions of Approval
Engineer	Form: (02 ) 400993941 5/13/2016	1) Submit Form 42 electronically to COGCC 48 hours prior to MIRU (spud notice) for the first well activity with a rig on the pad and provide 48 hour spud notice via Form 42 for all subsequent wells drilled on the pad. 2) Comply with Rule 317.j. and provide cement coverage from TD to a minimum of 200' above Niobrara. Verify coverage with cement bond log. 3) Prior to drilling operations, Operator will perform a risk analysis of the potential for subsurface collision with existing offset wells within close proximity of the proposed well, taking into consideration the possibility of well path drift for both the existing and proposed wells. Where inclination, MWD or gyro surveys of the offset wells are available, or can be reasonably obtained by the operator, such surveys shall be incorporated in the risk analysis, taking into account survey instrument margin of error. For the proposed well, upon conclusion of drilling operations, an as-constructed final directional survey will be submitted to the COGCC with the Form 5. 4) Operator will comply with COGCC Policy for Bradenhead Monitoring During Hydraulic Fracturing Treatments in the Greater Wattenberg Area dated May 29, 2012.
Engineer	Form: (02 ) 400993941 5/13/2016	Bradenhead tests shall be performed and reported according to the following schedule and Form 17 submitted within 10 days of each test. 1) Within 60 days of rig release, prior to stimulation. 2) 6 months after rig release, prior to stimulation. 3) Within 30 days of first production, as reported on Form 5A.
Engineer	Form: (04 ) 401149789 6/29/2018	1. The unnecessary or excessive venting or flaring of produced natural gas is prohibited. 2. Operator is to provide prior notification to the local emergency dispatch or the local governmental designee of any flaring or venting event. 3. An Operator Monthly Report of Operations, Form 7, requires the reporting of flared, vented or used on the lease gas volumes. The reported volume includes flowback and production gas. 4. This approval is good until Augaust 31, 2017.
Engineer	Form: (04 ) 402234243 12/11/2019	1. Operator shall implement measures to control venting, to protect health and safety, and to ensure that vapors and odors from well operations do not constitute a nuisance or hazard to public welfare. 2. Prior to starting bradenhead abatement, if a sample has not been collected within the last twelve months collect bradenhead and production gas samples for laboratory analysis. Sampling shall comply with Operator Guidance - Bradenhead Testing and Reporting Instructions, Appendix A: Liquid and Gas Sampling. Copies of all final laboratory analytical results shall be provided to the COGCC within three months of collecting the samples. 3. Bradenhead gas is not to be vented to atmosphere; any gas from the Bradenhead will be routed to an enclosed tank and/or combustor. Operator shall implement measures to get an initial estimate of the gas flow rate and/or volume from the bradenhead. The abatement program may be used for six consecutive months. 4. Operator will submit a Form 42 (“OTHER”) stating that “bradenhead abatement program has started.” 5. At the conclusion of the six months, conduct a new bradenhead test and submit the Form 17 within ten days of the test and submit a Form 4 Sundry that summarizes current well condition. The sundry should include details of the future plans and the flow rate information and pressure data.
Engineer	Form: (04 ) 402234243 12/11/2019	Shut in bradenhead pressure shall not exceed 50 psig.
Engineer	Form: (04 ) 402573879 2/8/2021	Operator shall continue to monitor pressure, and report to COGCC through annual testing. If monitored well conditions meet the thresholds defined by Order 1-232 a new bradenhead sundry must be filed.
Engineer	Form: (04 ) 403985658 11/7/2024	1. Operator shall implement measures to control venting, to protect health and safety, and to ensure that vapors and odors from well operations do not constitute a nuisance or hazard to public welfare. 2. Bradenhead gas is not to be vented to the atmosphere; any gas from the Bradenhead will be routed to the specified abatement system. Shut in bradenhead pressure shall not exceed 50 psig. Operator shall implement measures to get an estimate of the gas flow rate and/or volume from the bradenhead. 3. Within thirty days of 11/07/2025, submit a Form 4 Sundry that summarizes current well condition. The sundry should include details of the future plans, sample analysis interpretation, bradenhead test description, and the flow rate information and pressure data. 4. Shut well in for at least seven days to monitor build up pressures then conduct a new bradenhead test and submit the Form 17 within ten days of the test. 5. If a sample has not been collected from surface casing within the last twelve months collect bradenhead gas samples for laboratory analysis. Sampling shall comply with Operator Guidance - Bradenhead Testing and Reporting Instructions, Appendix A: Liquid and Gas Sampling. Copies of all final laboratory analytical results shall be provided to the ECMC within three months of collecting the samples.

COGIS - Best Management Practice Results

BMP Type	Source Document	Best Management Practices
Planning	Form: (02 ) 400993941 7/5/2016	In order to reduce surface disturbance and require multiple well pads, Ward is permitting a mutli well pad.
Traffic control	Form: (02 ) 400993941 7/5/2016	Traffic Plan: A traffic plan will be done if request by Weld County. Ward will construct all leasehold road to accommodate local emergency vehicle access requirements and will be maintained in a reasonable condition.
General Housekeeping	Form: (02 ) 400993941 7/5/2016	Guy Line Anchors: All guy line anchors left buried for future use will be identified by a marker of bright color not less than four feet in height and not greater than one foot east of the guy line anchor.
General Housekeeping	Form: (02 ) 400993941 7/5/2016	Removal of Surface Trash: Ward agrees that all trash, refuse pipe, equipment, liquids, chemicals of other materials that are not necessary for the continued operations of the wells will be removed and disposed of no later than 30 days after completion. No such items will be burned or buried on location.
Material Handling and Spill Prevention	Form: (02 ) 400993941 7/5/2016	Leak Detection Plan: To ensure protection for the surface during fracturing treatment, the location will be specifically constructed to contain any releases or spills. Secondary containment from any chemical spills or leaks will surround any trucks that carry, mix, or add chemicals to the flow stream as well as connections that could possibly leak fluid. If any spill or release occur, every reasonable step will be taken to quickly remediate the disturbed area.
Material Handling and Spill Prevention	Form: (02 ) 400993941 7/5/2016	Ward and its contractor’s employ best management practices during the drilling and production of its wells and facilities. They will comply with appropriate COGCC and county rules concerning fire and safety. Ward will ensure that any flammable material will remain no less than 25 feet from the wellhead (s), tanks and separator(s).
Material Handling and Spill Prevention	Form: (02 ) 400993941 7/5/2016	A containment berm or structure will be erected around the oil and water storage tanks. The berm will be inspected regularly and maintained in good condition.
Material Handling and Spill Prevention	Form: (02 ) 400993941 7/5/2016	Tanks shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with the National Fire Protection Association Code 30 (2008 version). All tanks will be visually inspected once a day. Recorded inspections will be conducted once a month pursuant to 40 CFR §112.
Dust control	Form: (02 ) 400993941 7/5/2016	Operator will comply with Rule 805.c and take all practicable measures to control fugitive dust caused by the operation, including but not limited to wetting the soil with fresh water via a truck with a spreader bar if deemed necessary.
Construction	Form: (02 ) 400993941 7/5/2016	Fencing: The wellsite will be fenced if requested by the Surface Owner.
Noise mitigation	Form: (02 ) 400993941 7/5/2016	A background noise study will be done prior to drilling and the appropriate mitigation measures (if necessary) will be chosen to meet or exceed COGCC noise requirements.
Odor mitigation	Form: (02 ) 400993941 7/5/2016	Ward will comply with Rule 805 and Department of Public Health and Environment, Air Quality Control Commission, Regulation No. 2 Odor Emission, 5 C.C.R. 1001-4, Regulation No. 3 (5 C.C.R. 1001-5), and Regulation No. 7 Section XVII.B.1 (a-c) and Section XII.
Drilling/Completion Operations	Form: (02 ) 400993941 7/5/2016	Closed Loop System will be used for drilling and fluid management. No reserve pit will be used.
Drilling/Completion Operations	Form: (02 ) 400993941 7/5/2016	BOPE tests will be run upon initial rig-up and at least once every thirty (30) days during drilling operations. Pressure testing of the casing string and each component of the blowout prevention equipment, including flange connections, will be performed to seventy percent (70%) of working pressure or seventy percent (70%) of the internal yield of casing, whichever is less.
Drilling/Completion Operations	Form: (02 ) 400993941 7/5/2016	One of the first wells drilled on the pad will be logged with open-hole Resistivity Log and Gamma Ray Log from the kick-off point into the surface casing. All wells on the pad will have a cement bond log with gamma-ray run on production casing (or on intermediate casing if production liner is run) into the surface casing. The horizontal portion of every well will be logged with a measured-while-drilling gamma-ray log. The Form 5, Completion Report, for each well on the pad will list all logs run and have those logs attached. The Form 5 for a well without open-hole logs shall clearly state “No open-hole logs were run” and shall clearly identify (by API#, well name & number) the well in which open-hole logs were run.
Drilling/Completion Operations	Form: (02 ) 400993941 7/5/2016	Light Pollution: Lighting abatement measure will be implemented, including the installation lighting shield devises on all of the more conspicuous lights, low density sodium lighting where practicable; and rig shrouding is no believed necessary as this is an industrial area and the only building unit within 1,000’ is owned by “Operator”.
Final Reclamation	Form: (02 ) 400993941 7/5/2016	Identification of Plugged and Abandoned Wells: Pursuant to Rule 319.a.(5)., once the well has been plugged and abandoned, Ward will identify the location of the wellbore with a permanent monument that will detail the well name and date of plugging.
Final Reclamation	Form: (02 ) 400993941 7/5/2016	Well site cleared. Within 90 days subsequent to the time of plugging and abandonment of the entire site, superfluous debris and equipment shall be removed from the site.