| Planning | Form: (02A )
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11/2/2019 | Prior to submittal of the COGCC Form 2A, TEP conducted onsites and meetings with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Colorado Parks and Wildlife, and the associated private landowner. These onsites and meetings were held to discuss TEP’s proposed production facility upgrades for the RWF 34-12 pad and associated support facilities. Changes were made to the proposed development plan based on feedback received from all stakeholders and included in the COGCC Form 2A, Oil and Gas Location Assessment. |
| Pre-Construction | Form: (02A )
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11/2/2019 | 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 )
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11/2/2019 | Storage of materials on location during site construction and production operations will be conducted in a neat and orderly manner and 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. |
| Wildlife | Form: (02A )
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11/2/2019 | TEP agrees to preclude the use of aggressive CPW-identified non-native grasses and shrubs. TEP will reclaim disturbance not needed for long-term production activities with CPW-identified native grasses and shrubs which are appropriate to the ecological site disturbed.
TEP agrees to report any bear conflicts immediately to CPW staff. TEP will implement Rule 1204.a.1 (also see General Operating Recommendations). TEP will also implement the use of wildlife exclusionary devices (see Production/Interim reclaim for details).
Exclusionary devices will be installed to prevent bird and other wildlife from accessing equipment stacks, vents, and openings. |
| Storm Water/Erosion Control | Form: (02A )
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11/2/2019 | Stormwater BMP’s 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 perimeter controls such as sediment traps, diversion ditches, check dams, waddles, and others control measures necessary to control stormwater run-on and run-off and minimized offsite movement of sediment. Stormwater BMP’s will also include site degradation control measures such as grading, slope stabilization methods (i.e. seeding, mulching, surface roughening), perimeter berms, surfacing materials (i.e. gravel), and others necessary to minimize site degradation. 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 COR404624). See the construction layout or stormwater BMP exhibits for the planned stormwater BMP’s proposed for installation at the site for further details. |
| Dust control | Form: (02A )
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11/2/2019 | 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, 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 )
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11/2/2019 | 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.
Facilities will be painted a Shadow Gray color (per BLM requirements) to blend in with the surrounding environment.
Remote telemetry equipment will be installed on location to minimize site visits and truck traffic. |
| Interim Reclamation | Form: (02A )
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11/2/2019 | Certified weed-free native seed in seed mixes, except for non-native plants that benefit wildlife will be used. TEP will use certified, weed free grass hay, straw, hay or other mulch materials used for the reseeding and reclamation of disturbed areas. Soil amendments may be added to topsoil during reclamation actives to promote vegetation growth. |
| Material Handling and Spill Prevention | Form: (02A )
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11/2/2019 | Spill control and containment measures will include lined, steel secondary containment structures. |