| Planning | Form: (02A )
400934530
1/13/2016 | Minimize the number, length, and footprint of oil and gas development roads.
Use existing roads where possible.
Maximize the use of directional drilling to minimize habitat loss/fragmentation.
Maximize use of long-term centralized tank batteries to minimize traffic.
Maximize use of remote completion/frac operations to minimize traffic.
Maximize use of remote telemetry for well monitoring to minimize traffic. |
| General Housekeeping | Form: (02A )
400934530
1/13/2016 | Caerus will comply with Rule 609 Statewide Groundwater Baseline Sampling and Monitoring
Caerus will comply with Rule 603.f statewide equipment, weeds, waste, and trash requirements. |
| Wildlife | Form: (02A )
400934530
1/13/2016 | March 2015 - Caerus Piceance LLC (Caerus) formally requested and received authorization from Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) to transfer the Noble Energy, Inc. (Noble) Wildlife Mitigation Plan Agreement (WMPA) to Caerus’ existing WMPA.
Caerus is currently adhering to all aspects of both WMPAs through Caerus’ current best management practices.
All garbage and any food items will be placed in bear proof trash containers. |
| Storm Water/Erosion Control | Form: (02A )
400934530
1/13/2016 | Stormwater is addressed under a field-wide Stormwater Management Plan (CDPHE Certification #COR039527).
Run-on protection and run-off controls will be installed prior to the beginning of construction activities, as practicable, with consideration given to worker safety, wildlife, and site access. |
| Construction | Form: (02A )
400934530
1/13/2016 | Stockpiles for topsoil and excess cut material will be located in work areas surrounded by a BMP.
Stormwater BMPs will be installed per details in the Stormwater Management Plan (SWMP).
Disturbed area of site will be left in a surface roughened condition when feasible.
BMPs will be protected, inspected and repaired as necessary.
Dust mitigation practices will be utilized.
New flowline installations will be performed in accordance with new flowline guidance provided by the COGCC concerning Rules 1101 and 1102.
Berms or other containment devices shall be constructed to be sufficiently impervious (corrugated steel with synthetic liner) to adequately contain any spilled or released material around crude oil, condensate, and produced water storage tanks, while also ensuring the adequate prevention of significant adverse environmental impacts. |
| Drilling/Completion Operations | Form: (02A )
400934530
1/13/2016 | Closed loop system will be used. No pits will be built.
Completion operations will be performed to ensure adequate prevention of significant adverse environmental impacts.
Caerus will ensure 110 percent secondary containment for any potential volume of fluids that may be released. |
| Interim Reclamation | Form: (02A )
400934530
1/13/2016 | Once all topsoil has been distributed across the site, the location is then seeded by drill seeding methods or broadcast seeding.
Re-vegetation is accomplished as soon as practical following the preparation of a site for final stabilization. Seeding will be done when seasonal or weather conditions are most favorable.
On terrain where drill seeding is appropriate, seed may be planted using a drill equipped with a depth regulator to ensure proper depth of planting. |
| Final Reclamation | Form: (02A )
400934530
1/13/2016 | Re-contouring: The disturbed areas surrounding the well location, including the access road will be re-contoured to blend as nearly possible with the natural topography. Final grading of back-filled and cut slopes will be done to prevent erosion and encourage establishment of vegetation. Existing drainages will be re-established.
Re-vegetation: The long term objective is to establish a self-perpetuating plant community that is compatible with and capable of supporting the identified land use.
Noxious weeds will be treated in accordance with applicable COGCC rules. |