| Planning | Form: (02A )
402416486
9/29/2020 | Prior to submittal of the Oil and Gas Location Assessment (Form 2A), TEP conducted onsites and meetings with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and Colorado Parks and Wildlife. These onsites and meetings were held to discuss TEP’s proposed development plan for remote frac operations on the RGU 23-7-297 pad. Changes were made to the proposed development plan based on feedback received from all stakeholders and included in the APD/Form 2A. The development plan for the RGU 23-7-297 pad was prepared in a way that minimize surface impacts to the greatest extent possible by utilizing existing locations and using these facilities for multiple functions. |
| Pre-Construction | Form: (02A )
402416486
9/29/2020 | Prior to commencement of construction activities, TEP will hold a pre-construction meeting with contractors to review proposed site construction and installation of stormwater control measures. The site will be staked for construction prior to pre-construction meeting. Staking will identify the boundaries of the proposed site to protect existing vegetation in areas that should not be disturbed. |
| General Housekeeping | Form: (02A )
402416486
9/29/2020 | Storage of material and fluids on location during construction and completions operations will be conducted in a neat and orderly manner with regards to potential fire hazards on site. The well site and access road will be kept free of trash and debris at all time. Disposal of garbage and trash will occur approximately once per week during completions operations. |
| Storm Water/Erosion Control | Form: (02A )
402416486
9/29/2020 | Stormwater BMPs will be in place during all phases of development to control stormwater runoff in a manner that minimizes erosion, transportation of sediment offsite, and site degradation.
Stormwater BMP’s will include a minimum 1.5-foot compacted earthen perimeter berm along the fill slope edges of the pad (western, northern, and part of the eastern portions of the well pad) and around the cuttings management area in the eastern portion of the expanded well pad. Topsoil will be windrowed along the southern (cut slope portion) of the location while excess spoils material will be placed along the south-eastern portion of the location; both within the disturbed area. There will be a complete system of exterior diversion ditches around the disturbed area. These ditches will be installed with armoring and rocked check dams and will tie into three sediment catchment basins; two along the northern edge of disturbance (fill slope), and one along the southern portion (cut slope) of disturbance area. The existing access road will be rerouted near the eastern end of the pad. The access road segment will be surfaced with approximate six inches (6”) of gravel and have rocked check dams. Drive over berms will also be constructed near the pad entrances.
Site degradation control measures will include grading, slope stabilization (seeding, mulching, surface roughening of the topsoil and excess soil stockpiles, and fill slopes), and the use of gravel and roadbase materials for surfacing of the well pad.
Stormwater controls will be installed with consideration given to worker safety, wildlife, and site access. A post-construction stormwater program will be developed for the facility as required per Rule 1002.f.(3). Stormwater is also addressed under a field-wide Stormwater Management Plan (CDPHE Certification COR404628).
See the 'Construction Layout Drawings' and 'Interim Reclamation and Stormwater Plan' attachments for the planned stormwater BMPs proposed for installation at the location for further details. |
| Storm Water/Erosion Control | Form: (02A )
402416486
9/29/2020 | Operator will conduct regular site visits (bi-weekly) to inspect pad conditions, stormwater control measures (berms, ditches, sediment basins), and the cuttings trench (berms and precipitation buildup). As necessary, cuttings trench precipitation will be pumped out and sent to the produced water storage tanks on location. |
| Dust control | Form: (02A )
402416486
9/29/2020 | Fugitive dust control measures will be employed during all phase of development to minimize dust pollution. Dust control measures include but are not limited to the application of fresh water via water truck along access road during construction and completion operations, speed restrictions, periodic road maintenance, road surfacing (i.e. gravel), and automation of wells to reduce truck traffic. Dust control measures will be employed on an as needed based during all phases of development. |
| Construction | Form: (02A )
402416486
9/29/2020 | All construction equipment and materials will be contained within the proposed limits of the oil and gas location, access roads, or pipeline corridors. Topsoil will be stripped from the site and segregated from subsoil for reuse during pad reclamation. Fugitive dust control measures will be implemented as described in the dust control section. |
| Drilling/Completion Operations | Form: (02A )
402416486
9/29/2020 | Water used for remote completions operations will be transported through existing and proposed pipelines minimizing vehicle traffic on existing roadways. TEP will ensure 110 percent secondary containment for any volume of fluids contained at the well site during completions operations. |
| Drilling/Completion Operations | Form: (02A )
402416486
9/29/2020 | TEP will pressure test pipelines in accordance with the 1100 Series Rule prior to putting into initial service any temporary surface pipelines and following any reconfiguration of the permanent buried pipeline network.
TEP will routinely inspect the entire length of the surface pipelines to ensure integrity. The frac support pad will be manned 24 hours during completion operations. TEP will conduct daily inspections of surface poly pipeline routes for leaks during active transfer of fluids and implement secondary containment for temporary pumps and other necessary equipment. Inspections will be conducted by viewing the length of the pipelines; operator will endeavor to minimize surface disturbance during pipeline monitoring. The operator will maintain records of inspections, findings and repairs, if necessary, for the life of the pipelines. In addition, pump stations along the surface poly or steel pipeline routes will be continuously monitored when operating in order to swiftly respond to such a failure.
TEP will utilize all existing access and other public roads, and/or existing pipeline right-of-ways, when placing/routing the surface pipelines.
TEP will implement measures to contain any potential release of fluids at all intermittent stream, ditch, and drainage crossings. For these crossings: operator will ensure appropriate containment by either installing over-sized pipe sleeves which extend the length of the crossing and beyond to a distance deemed adequate to capture and/or divert any possible release of fluids and prevent fluids from reaching the stream or drainage; or installing oversized pipe sleeves which extend the length of the crossing and installing shut off valves on either side of crossing instead of catchment basins.
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| Interim Reclamation | Form: (02A )
402416486
9/29/2020 | Certified weed-free native seed in seed mixes that have been agreed to by BLM and CPW will be used. Soil samples may be taken following site reclamation to analyze soil characteristics and determine if soil amendments should be added to topsoil during reclamation actives to promote vegetation growth. TEP will conduct period monitoring of reclamation success as required by Federal and State regulations. |
| Planning | Form: (02A )
402402785
12/29/2020 | Prior to submittal of the Application for Permit to Drill (BLM-APD/Form 2) and the Oil and Gas Location Assessment (Form 2A), TEP conducted onsites and meetings with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Colorado Parks and Wildlife, and the associated private landowners. These onsites and meetings were held to discuss TEP’s proposed development plan for the Federal RGU 23-7-297 pad and associated support facilities (RG 41-18-297 Pad, RGU 23-6-297 Pad, Love Ranch Centralize Waste Management Facility). Changes were made to the proposed development plan based on feedback received from all stakeholders and included in the APD/Form 2A.
The development plan for the RGU 23-7-297 pad was prepared to minimize surface impacts to the greatest extent possible through the development of multiple wells from one location by utilizing directional drilling technology, collocating roads and utility corridors within the same area, through the transportation of produced water to a centralized storage facility on the RGU 23-6-297 pad, and minimizing the surface area needed to conduct operations on the RGU 23-7-297 pad location. |
| Planning | Form: (02A )
402402785
12/29/2020 | Prior to commencement of construction activities, TEP will hold a pre-construction meeting with contractors to review proposed site construction and installation of stormwater control measures. The site will be staked for construction prior to the pre-construction meeting. Staking will identify the boundaries of the proposed site to protect existing vegetation in areas that should not be disturbed. |
| General Housekeeping | Form: (02A )
402402785
12/29/2020 | Storage of material and fluids on location during construction, drilling, completion, and production operations will be conducted in a neat and orderly manner with regards to potential fire hazards on site. The well site and access road will be kept free of trash and debris at all times. Disposal of garbage and trash will occur approximately once per week during drilling and completions operations. |
| Storm Water/Erosion Control | Form: (02A )
402402785
12/29/2020 | Stormwater BMPs will be in place during all phases of development to control stormwater runoff in a manner that minimizes erosion, transportation of sediment offsite, and site degradation.
Stormwater BMPs will include a minimum 1.5-foot compacted earthen perimeter berm along the fill slope edges of the pad (western, northern, and part of the eastern portions of the well pad) and around the cuttings management area in the eastern portion of the expanded well pad. Topsoil will be windrowed along the southern (cut slope portion) of the location while excess spoils material will be placed along the south-eastern portion of the location; both within the disturbed area. There will be a complete system of exterior diversion ditches around the disturbed area. These ditches will be installed with armoring and rocked check dams and will tie into three sediment catchment basins; two along the northern edge of disturbance (fill slope), and one along the southern portion (cut slope) of disturbance area. The existing
access road will be rerouted near the eastern end of the pad. The access road segment will be surfaced with approximate six inches (6) of gravel and have rocked check dams. Drive over berms will also be constructed near the pad entrances.
Site degradation control measures will include grading, slope stabilization (seeding, mulching, surface roughening of the topsoil and excess soil stockpiles, and fill slopes), and the use of gravel and roadbase materials for surfacing of the well pad.
Stormwater controls will be installed with consideration given to worker safety, wildlife, and site access. A post-construction stormwater program will be developed for the facility as required per Rule 1002.f.(3). Stormwater is also addressed under a fieldwide Stormwater Management Plan (CDPHE Certification COR404628). See the 'Construction Layout Drawings' and 'Interim Reclamation and Stormwater Plan' attachments for the planned stormwater BMPs proposed for installation at the location for further details.torage tanks on location. |
| Storm Water/Erosion Control | Form: (02A )
402402785
12/29/2020 | Operator will conduct regular site visits (bi-weekly) to inspect pad conditions, stormwater control measures (berms, ditches, sediment basins), and the cuttings trench (berms and precipitation buildup). As necessary, cuttings trench precipitation
will be pumped out and sent to the produced water storage tanks on location. |
| Dust control | Form: (02A )
402402785
12/29/2020 | Fugitive dust control measures will be employed during all phases of development to minimize dust pollution. Dust control measures include but are not limited to the application of fresh water via water truck along access road during construction, drilling, and completion operations, speed restrictions, periodic road maintenance, road surfacing (i.e. gravel), and automation of wells to reduce truck traffic. Dust control measures will be employed on an as needed based during all phases of development. |
| Construction | Form: (02A )
402402785
12/29/2020 | All construction equipment and materials will be contained within the proposed limits of the oil and gas location, access roads, or pipeline corridors. Topsoil will be stripped from the site and segregated from subsoil for reuse during pad reclamation. Fugitive dust control measures will be implemented as described in the dust control section. |
| Drilling/Completion Operations | Form: (02A )
402402785
12/29/2020 | Water used for completions operations will be transported through existing and proposed pipelines minimizing vehicle traffic on existing roadways. TEP will ensure 110 percent secondary containment for any volume of fluids contained at the well site during completions operations. |
| Drilling/Completion Operations | Form: (02A )
402402785
12/29/2020 | TEP will pressure test pipelines in accordance with the 1100 Series Rule prior to putting into initial service any temporary surface pipelines and following any reconfiguration of the permanent buried pipeline network.
TEP will routinely inspect the entire length of the surface pipelines to ensure integrity. The frac support pad will be manned 24 hours during completion operations. TEP will conduct daily inspections of surface poly pipeline routes for leaks during active transfer of fluids and implement secondary containment for temporary pumps and other necessary equipment. Inspections will be conducted by viewing the length of the pipelines; operator will endeavor to minimize surface disturbance during pipeline monitoring. The operator will maintain records of inspections, findings and repairs, if
necessary, for the life of the pipelines. In addition, pump stations along the surface poly or steel pipeline routes will be continuously monitored when operating in order to swiftly respond to such a failure.
TEP will utilize all existing access and other public roads, and/or existing pipeline right-of-ways, when placing/routing the surface pipelines.
TEP will implement measures to contain any potential release of fluids at all intermittent stream, ditch, and drainage crossings. For these crossings: operator will ensure appropriate containment by either installing over-sized pipe sleeves which extend the length of the crossing and beyond to a distance deemed adequate to capture and/or divert any possible release of fluids and prevent fluids from reaching the stream or drainage; or installing oversized pipe sleeves which extend the length of the crossing and installing shut off valves on either side of crossing instead of catchment basins. |
| Interim Reclamation | Form: (02A )
402402785
12/29/2020 | Certified weed-free native seed in seed mixes that have been agreed to by BLM and CPW will be used. Soil samples may be taken following site reclamation to analyze soil characteristics and determine if soil amendments should be added to topsoil
during reclamation actives to promote vegetation growth. TEP will conduct period monitoring of reclamation success as required by Federal and State regulations. |