| Community Outreach and Notification | Form: (02A )
400498044
1/3/2014 | Rule 604.a (2)-Notices sent 9-24-13-Certified Mail/Return Receipt Requested. All
notices were delivered and return receipts were signed by addressee and returned. Return Receipts are scanned and uploaded as attachments. |
| Pre-Construction | Form: (02A )
400498044
1/3/2014 | Rule 604.c.(2)W-Pre-construction consultation occurred at the time the Surface
Damage Agreement was negotiated. In subsequent conversations with the surface
owner, Opal Lechner, no changes were requested and none are anticipated. |
| Traffic control | Form: (02A )
400498044
1/3/2014 | Rule 604.c.(2)D- Access is off County Road 309A, approximately 0.8 miles North if its intersection with County Road 318. Access gate is on the East side of the County Road. Access is granted by existing Surface Damage Agreement (attached). Elm Ridge agrees to comply with any La Plata County traffic control measures required for this well. |
| General Housekeeping | Form: (02A )
400498044
1/3/2014 | Rule 604.c.(2)P-Trash containers will be maintained on site. Trash will be hauled to
and disposed at a commercial landfill. |
| Storm Water/Erosion Control | Form: (02A )
400498044
1/3/2014 | Wattles will be placed, where necessary, around the perimeter of the site prior to, or at the beginning of construction. The size and quantity of the wattles used will vary according to the location to insure adequate protection of drainage areas. |
| Material Handling and Spill Prevention | Form: (02A )
400498044
1/3/2014 | Rule 604.c.(2)F- Wells are monitored daily by the pumpers. Pressure monitoring is not
necessary. Maximum reservoir pressure is approximately 1200 psig. These are low
pressure gathering lines. All gathering lines are checked yearly for leaks.
Per Rule 604.c.(2)G.- Berms will be constructed with corrugated metal sides and will
will be sufficient in height and area to contain 150% of the volume of the largest single
tank. Synthetic liners are being and will be used under tanks on location.
Rule 604.c.(2)N-Any materials not in use that might constitute a fire hazard will be
removed a minimum distance of twenty five feet from the wellhead, tanks and
separator. No electrical equipment installations are planned inside the bermed area. |
| Construction | Form: (02A )
400498044
1/3/2014 | Rule 604.c.(2)V.- the IGE 141 well will be located in the immediate vicinity of and
partially within the footprint of the existing Harmon Gas Unit A 2 well pad.
Rule 604.c.(2)B.- no fresh water pits are planned.
Rule 604.c.(2)E- The existing well access road will be used. No new disturbance is
anticipated. Standard specifications for this access road include a driving surface
constructed with with 6 inches of 3” minus gravel over a driving surface approximately
12 feet in width, crowned, with ditches and culverts where necessary for drainage.
Rule 604.c.(2)M.– The tract of land where the well pad is located is perimeter fenced
with a cattle guard at entrance to well access on CR 309A.
Rule 604.c.(2)V-The existing well pad for the Harmon Gas Unit A 2 well is being
used for this location. |
| Noise mitigation | Form: (02A )
400498044
1/3/2014 | Noise levels will be monoitored by operator and if exceeds acceptable levels operator
agrees to install sound walls or, if necessary, provide reasonable motel
accommodations for the affected party.
Post-production:
No necessity for engines or motorized equipment is anticipated.
If such equipment becomes necessary, Elm Ridge will first try to electrify the location if
it is practical and feasable. If not, they will orient exhaust away from the affected party
and will use hospital grade mufflers, buried, in series.
Elm Ridge will install sound walls if necessary
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| Drilling/Completion Operations | Form: (02A )
400498044
1/3/2014 | Rule 604.c.(2)B.- A closed loop system will be used. No fresh water pits are planned.
Fresh water will be stored in above ground tanks
Per Rule 604.c.(2)C.)-i.- There are producing wells within one mile of the location of
the proposed IGE 127 well. It is anticipated that this will be a producing well and, if so,
Elm Ridge will comply with applicable requirements under Rule 805.
ii- No uncontrolled venting is anticipated (based on 500 mcf)
iii-aa., bb. cc.- Elm Ridge will use a system capable of handling 1.5 Mmcf. Anticipated
flowback is 0.5 Mmcf or less. No necessity for flaring is anticipated.
Rule 604.c.(2)H.- Elm Ridge will be using a 3M system per BLM specifications.
Rule 604.c.(2)I.- BOPE pressure testing will be performed weekly.
604.c.(2)K.- Pit level indicators will be used.
604.c.(2)L- Drill stem tests are not typically done and none are anticipated.
Rule 604.c.(2)O- Load lines will be bullplugged
Rule 604.c.(2)Q- Guy line anchors will be identified per COGCC rules and are tested
before each use.
Rule 604.c.(2)S. – Existing well access road will be used and maintained for all
weather use and will meet any safety requirements.
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