| Planning | Form: (02A )
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7/21/2016 | 604c.(2).E. Multiwell Pads: This 2A application is for a 5-well pad. PDC Energy considered all options for this area, including the Landowner's preference. There are 2 1/2 sections of flood plain in this area which made it very difficult to find a location for these wells. Leasehold by other operaters prevented us finding a location to the south. We could not drill to the east due to the new County Road 49. There are multiple homes located to the west and north. We worked hard to keep most of our operations in the farm field and out of wetlands areas. This field has an existing PDC well and battery which will be removed, along with the existing access, which is currently close to several homes. A new access will be built over a 1/4 of a mile away in an effort to avoid disturbing as many homes as possible. There is a new DCP Gas line closeby, which will keep our sales line short and out of the wetlands area. There is a Bald Eagle nest(s) located to the south west and we planned this location to keep to the north east as far as possible, so as not to disturb the eagles.
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| Planning | Form: (02A )
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7/21/2016 | 604c.(2).V. Development From Existing Well Pads: An existing pad was not available to utilize to develop these wells.
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| Planning | Form: (02A )
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7/21/2016 | 604.c.(2).W. Site Specific Measures: Lights should be turned downward and away from building units within the 1,000 foot buffer area. PDC will employ practices for control of fugitive dust caused by operations, these include but are not limited to the use of speed restrictions and regular road maintenance. When necessary, PDC will conduct dust mitigation on gravel roads, place road-base where allowed by surface owners, around tanks/wellheads to minimize dust, and will apply water to roads and locations when dry. During winter operations normal dust abatement is not provided unless requested by surrounding land owners. Fugitive dust control will be incorporated as needed during all other months of drilling and completion operations. |
| Planning | Form: (02A )
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7/21/2016 | 804. Visual Impact: Production facilities, regardless of construction date, which are observable from any public highway will be painted with uniform, non-contrasting, non-reflective color tones (similar to the Munsell Soil Color Coding System), and with colors matched to but slightly darker than the surrounding landscape.
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| Planning | Form: (02A )
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7/21/2016 | 604c.(2).I. BOPE Testing for Drilling Operations: PDC's contractors will supply a double ram BOPE (Blinds and pipes). BOPE is always function tested and all seals and ram block rubbers are inspected. After installation of the BOPE, PDCE conducts a pressure test on the BOPE at a low pressure of (200-400 psi) and a high pressure test with a third party tester, all tests are digitally recorded and any failed equipment or seals are replaced and re-tested.
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| Planning | Form: (02A )
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7/21/2016 | 604c.(2).J. BOPE for Well Servicing Operations: All valves will also be tested to maximum rating by a third party prior to being delivered to location. Whenever snubbing operations are being used the snubbing stack will be pressure tested at the same time the BOPE is being tested which consist of a single pipe ram and a annular bag.
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| Planning | Form: (02A )
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7/21/2016 | 604c.(2).U. Identification of Plugged and Abandoned Wells: Pursuant to rule 319.a.(5)., once the well has been plugged and abandoned, PDC will identify the location of the wellbore with a permanent monument that will detail the well name and date of plugging.
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| Planning | Form: (02A )
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7/21/2016 | All new wells will be equipped with remote shut in capabilities accessible from outside the floodplain in which the wellheads are located. |
| Traffic control | Form: (02A )
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7/21/2016 | 604c.(2).D. Traffic Plan: If required by the local government, a traffic plan will be coordinated with the local jurisdiction prior to commencement of operations. County and local municipalities advise if a traffic plan is required for rig moves and access permits. PDC will adhere to all required state, county and local government traffic plans implemented prior to the commencement of operations. |
| General Housekeeping | Form: (02A )
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7/21/2016 | 604c.(2).N. Control of Fire Hazards: PDC will ensure that any material that might be deemed a fire hazard will be will remain no less than twenty-five (25) feet from the wellhead(s), tanks and separator(s). PDC installs automation equipment for tank level and pressure monitoring inside the bermed area that complies with API RP 500 classifications and with the current national electrical code as adopted by the State of Colorado.
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| General Housekeeping | Form: (02A )
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7/21/2016 | 604c.(2).P. Removal of Surface Trash: A commercial size trash bin for removing debris will be located on site. This bin will be for use by all parties affiliated with the operation.
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| General Housekeeping | Form: (02A )
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7/21/2016 | 604c.(2).T. Well Site Cleared: The wellsite will be cleared of all non-essential equipment within ninety (90) days after all wells associated with the pad have been plugged and abandoned.
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| Storm Water/Erosion Control | Form: (02A )
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7/21/2016 | 604c.(2).C. Green Completions: Flowlines, 48” HLPs, sand traps all capable of supporting green completions as described in rule 805 shall be installed at any Oil and Gas location at which commercial quantities of gas and or oil are reasonable expected to be produced based on existing wells. All green flow back equipment will be able to handle more than 1.5 times the amount of any know volumes in the surrounding field. First sign of salable gas will be put into production equipment and turned down line.
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| Storm Water/Erosion Control | Form: (02A )
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7/21/2016 | This Stormwater Management Plan contains required elements associated with PDC’s construction activities, as defined in the CDPS General Permit for Stormwater Discharges Associated with Construction Activity, Authorization to Discharge Under the Colorado Discharge Permit System (Permit No. COR-030000, re-issued and effective July 1, 2007).BMPs for sediment and erosion control will be accomplished through a combination of construction techniques, vegetation and re-vegetation, administrative controls, and structural features.
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| Material Handling and Spill Prevention | Form: (02A )
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7/21/2016 | 604c.(2).F. Leak Detection Plan: See attached.
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| Dust control | Form: (02A )
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7/21/2016 | 805.b(1)-(c) Odors and Dust: Oil and gas facilities and equipment will operate in a manner that odors and dust do not constitute a nuisance or hazard to public welfare. Odors: Oil and gas operations will be in compliance with the 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. Dust; PDC will employ practices for control of fugitive dust caused by operations include but not limited to the use of speed restrictions, regular road maintenance, restriction of construction activity during high-wind days, and silica dust controls when handling sand used in hydraulic fracturing operations. When necessary, PDC coordinates dust mitigation with the county on gravel roads, places road base where allowed by surface owner around tanks and wellheads to minimize dust, and will water the roads and locations when dry. In addition, automation is used on all new wells to minimize truck traffic.
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| Construction | Form: (02A )
400976005
7/21/2016 | 604c.(2).G. Berm Construction: Containment berms shall be constructed of dirt (earth) with a geosynthetic liner, designed and installed to prevent leakage and resist degradation from erosion or routine operation. In addition, diversionary open pipe fencing will be placed upstream of facilities to block any potential damage by means of debris caused by flooding (please see design drawing attached). All berms will be visually checked periodically to ensure proper working condition. Secondary containment devices shall be sufficiently impervious to contain any spilled or released material. Due to a downgradient surface water body within 500’, tertiary containment (such as an earthen berm or the like), will be installed around Production Facilities.
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| Construction | Form: (02A )
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7/21/2016 | "604c.(2).S. Access Roads: PDC will utilize an improved lease access road off of County Road 58 (paved) for all heavy truck traffic and rig moves along with drilling operations and maintenance equipment. The lease access road will be properly constructed and maintained to accommodate for local emergency vehicle access. PDC will employ practices for control of fugitive dust caused by operations, these include but are not limited to the use of speed restrictions and regular road maintenance. When necessary, PDC will conduct dust mitigation on gravel roads, place road-base where allowed by surface owners, around tanks/wellheads to minimize dust, and will apply water to roads and locations when dry. During winter operations normal dust abatement is not provided unless requested by surrounding land owners. Fugitive dust control will be incorporated as needed during all other months of drilling and completion operations.
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| Construction | Form: (02A )
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7/21/2016 | 604c.(2).K. Pit Level Indicators: PDC uses an Electronic Drilling Recorder (EDR) with pit level monitor(s) and alarm(s) for production rigs. Basic level gages are used on steel pits utilized for the surface rig.
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| Construction | Form: (02A )
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7/21/2016 | 604c.(2).M. Fencing Requirements: The completed wellsites will be surrounded with a fence and gate. PDC personnel will monitor the wellsites regularly upon completion of the wells. Authorized representatives and/or PDC personnel shall be on-site during drilling and completion operations.
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| Construction | Form: (02A )
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7/21/2016 | 604c.(2).O. Loadlines: All loadlines shall be bullplugged or capped.
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| Construction | Form: (02A )
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7/21/2016 | 604c.(2).Q. Guy Line Anchors: Rig guy wires are anchored to the rig’s base beam that the rig stands on, temporary and permanent anchors will not be set on this location.
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| Construction | Form: (02A )
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7/21/2016 | 604c.(2).R. Tank Specifications: Condensate storage tanks will be designed, constructed and maintained in accordance with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Code 30 (2008 version). PDC will maintain written records to verify proper design, construction and maintenance. All records will be available for inspection by the Director.
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| Construction | Form: (02A )
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7/21/2016 | To prevent adverse impacts to shallow groundwater, buried produced water vault shall be installed above an impermeable synthetic or geosynthetic liner system which shall be tied back into the surface liner.
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| Construction | Form: (02A )
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7/21/2016 | PDC will anchor all equipment at drilling and production sites in geological hazard and floodplain areas to the extent necessary to resist flotation, collapse, lateral movement, or subsidence |