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Facility TypeFacility ID/
API		Facility Name/
Number		Operator Name/
Number		StatusField Name/
Number		LocationLocation IDRelated Facilities
LOCATION335512Mesa
C23-697 		QB ENERGY OPERATING LLC
10844		AC
11/1/2025		GRAND VALLEY
31290		GARFIELD  045
NWNE 23 6S97W 6		335512View Related
 
COGIS - Conditions of Approval Results
TypeSource DocumentConditions of Approval
OGLAForm: (02A)
401057565
08/02/2016		Approval of this Form 2A and the subsequent Form 2 for the proposed injection well (Mesa C23-697-SWD) does not authorize operator the right to inject. Authorization to inject into the selected Formation(s) requires approval of both the Form 31 and the Form 33. Operator will use qualified containment devices for all appropriate chemicals/hazardous materials and injection equipment (pumps) used onsite during the operation of the injection well. All tanks and aboveground vessels containing fluids must have secondary containment structures. All secondary containment structures/areas must be lined. Operator must ensure a minimum of 110 percent secondary containment for the largest structure containing fluids within each bermed area at the facility during operations. The construction and lining of the secondary containment structures/areas shall be supervised by a professional engineer or their agent. Operator shall equip and maintain on all tanks an electronic fluid level monitoring device. Unless otherwise determined by COGCC staff (Bob Koehler) that a water sample of the proposed injection formation is not required, before hydraulic stimulation of the injection well, operator shall collect a groundwater sample from the target Formations (that will be indicated on the future Form 2 for the injection well) and analyze for total dissolved solids (TDS); submit laboratory analytical results to COGCC (emails: bob.koehler@state.co.us and arthur.koelspell@state.co.us).
OGLAForm: (02A)
401057565
08/02/2016		Operator shall pressure test pipelines (flowlines from wellheads to separators to tanks; and any temporary surface lines used for hydraulic stimulation and/or flowback operations) in accordance with Rule 1101.e.(1) prior to putting into initial service any temporary surface or permanent buried pipelines and following any reconfiguration of the pipeline network, and tested annually, unless agreed to by both parties that the flowlines can be managed under an approved COGCC variance.
OGLAForm: (02A)
401057565
08/02/2016		The nearby hillside must be monitored for any day-lighting of drilling fluids throughout the drilling of the surface casing interval. Flowback and stimulation fluids must be sent to enclosed tanks, separators, or other containment/filtering equipment before the fluids can be placed into any pipeline storage vessel, or other open top containment located on the well pad; or into tanker trucks for offsite disposal. No open top tanks can be used for initial flowback fluids containment. The flowback and stimulation fluid tanks, separators, or other containment/filtering equipment must be placed on the well pad in an area constructed to be sufficiently impervious to contain any spilled or released material. No additional downgradient berming is required if operator constructs a sufficiently sized perimeter berm. Potential odors associated with the completions process and/or with long term production operations must be controlled/mitigated.
OGLAForm: (02A)
401057565
08/02/2016		Operator must ensure secondary containment for any volume of fluids contained at the well site during drilling and completion operations (as shown on the Construction Layout Drawings, Location Drawing, Proposed BMPs, and Facility Layout Drawing attachments); including, but not limited to, construction of a berm or diversion dike, diversion/collection trenches within and/or outside of berms/dikes, site grading, or other comparable measures (i.e., best management practices [BMPs] associated with fluid containment/control as well as stormwater management for the control of run-on and run-off) sufficiently protective of nearby surface water. Any berm constructed at the well pad location will be stabilized, inspected at regular intervals as required by CDPHE (at least every 14 days and after precipitation events), and maintained in good condition. The design/build of any perimeter berm shall be sized, constructed, and compacted sufficiently to contain fluids during drilling operations, as well as all fluids contained in temporary frac tanks during completion operations. The location is in an area of moderate to high run-on/run-off potential; therefore standard stormwater BMPs must be implemented; prior to, during, and after construction, as well as during operations; at this location to insure compliance with CDPHE and COGCC requirements and to prevent any stormwater run-on and /or stormwater run-off. The access road will be maintained as to not allow sediment to migrate from the access road to nearby surface water or any drainages leading to surface water. Strategically apply fugitive dust control measures, including encouraging established speed limits on private roads, to reduce fugitive dust and coating of vegetation and deposition in water sources. Berms or other containment devices shall be constructed to be sufficiently impervious (corrugated steel with poly liner) to contain any spilled or released material around permanent condensate and produced water storage tanks.
OGLAForm: (02A)
401057565
08/02/2016		In addition to the notifications required by COGCC listed in the Northwest Notification Policy (Notice of Intent to Construct a New Location, Notice of Intent to Spud Surface Casing, and Notice of Intent to Commence Hydraulic Fracturing Operations) and Rule 316C. COGCC Form 42. FIELD OPERATIONS NOTICE (a. Notice of Intent to Conduct Hydraulic Fracturing Treatment and c. Notice of Construction or Major Change); operator shall notify the COGCC 48 hours prior to pipeline testing (flowlines from wellheads to separators to tanks; and/or any temporary surface lines used for hydraulic stimulation and/or flowback operations) using the Form 42 (as described in Rule 316C.m. Notice of Completion of Form 2/2A Permit Conditions). The appropriate COGCC individuals will automatically be email notified. Prior to drilling the proposed wells, operator shall have collected samples from the existing drilling pit and, if the pit bottom soil samples meet the levels listed in Table 910-1, the operator shall backfill that drilling with the excess material on the well pad. Operator shall retain the analytical results of the pit closure samples, and submit the results to the COGCC if requested.
EnvironmentalForm: (04)
401255023
05/04/2017		1) Written approval from landowner of the E1-797 pad location (COGCC Location ID 441653);
EnvironmentalForm: (04)
401255023
05/04/2017		2) E&P Waste Management Plan describing the Land Treatment Operation, including - treatment frequency, - amendments, - berm construction and storm water management, - volume to be transfered and - baseline soil concentrations (Table 910-1).
EnvironmentalForm: (04)
401255023
05/04/2017		3) Specify if there is currently a treatment cell (landfarming) or a stockpile (cuttings) on the E1-797 pad. In case there is impacted material on site, keep the material from C23-697 pad separated from the existing material on the E1-797 pad.
EnvironmentalForm: (04)
401309166
06/22/2017		PRODUCED WATER OR FLOWBACK WATER OR OTHER EXPLORATION AND PRODUCTION WASTE SHALL NOT BE TEMPORARILY STORED IN MODULAR LARGE VOLUME STORAGE TANKS (MLVSTs). PRODUCED WATER OR FLOWBACK WATER SHALL BE TEMPORAILY STORED IN FRAC TANKS.
EnvironmentalForm: (04)
401309166
06/22/2017		PROVIDE PRECAUTIONS/SECONDARY CONTAINMENT THAT WILL BE INPLACE FOR BOTH BELOW GRADE AND ABOVE GRADE PIPELINES AS THEY CROSS STREAMS, SENSITVE AREAS, OR ALONG SENSITIVE AREAS.
EnvironmentalForm: (04)
401309166
06/22/2017		LARAMIE AND CAERUS WILL EACH SEPERATELY SUBMIT AN ANNUAL REPORT TO THE COGCC SUMMARIXZING THE TRANSFER OF PRODUCTION WATER (BOTH AS TRANSFER AND RECEIVING OPERATOR) DURING THE CALENDAR YEAR AND INCUDING LABORATORY ANALYTICAL RESULTS FOR REPRESENTATIVE SAMPLES(S) OF THE PRODUCTION WATER PROVIDED AS THE TRANSFER/RECIEVER. THE ANNUAL REPORT SHALL BE SUBMITTED ON OR BEFORE THE ANNIVERSAY OF THE FIRST DATE OF TRANSFER.
EnvironmentalForm: (04)
401309166
06/22/2017		BOTH LARAMIE AND CAERUS SHALL NOTIFY THE COGCC VIA SUNDRY IMMEDIATELY UPON TERMINATION OF ACTIVITIES.
EnvironmentalForm: (04)
401309166
06/22/2017		OPERATOR PROPOSES THAT THESE ACTIVITIES WILL BE IN OPERATION FOR A PERIOD OF 180 DAYS. THIS TRANSFER CAN BE EXTENDED VIA SUNDRY REQUEST, HOWEVER, SHOULD THE OPERATION OF THIS FACILITY CONTINUE MORE THAN ONE YEAR, A FORM 28 SHALL BE SUBMITTED AND APPROVED BEFORE THE ONE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY DATE OF THE FIRST USE OF THE TRANSFER FACIITY/LOCATION.
EnvironmentalForm: (04)
401309166
06/22/2017		OPERATOR MUST IMPLEMENT BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES TO CONTAIN ANY UNINTENTIONAL RELEASE OF FLUIDS, INCLUDING ANY FLUIDS CONVEYED VIA TEMPORARY SURFACE PIPELINES.
EnvironmentalForm: (04)
401309166
06/22/2017		FACILITY SITE DURING NATURAL GAS DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES AND OPERATIONS; INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, CONSTRUCTION OF A BERM OR DIVERSION DIKE, DIVERSION/COLLECTION TRENCHES WITHIN AND/OR OUTSIDE OF BERMS/DIKES, SITE GRADING, OR OTHER COMPARABLE MEASURES (I.E., BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES (BMPS) ASSOCIATED WITH STORMWATER MANAGEMENT) SUFFICIENTLY PROTECTIVE OF NEARBY SURFACE WATER. ANY BERM CONSTRUCTED AT THE WELL PAD LOCATION WILL BE STABILIZED, INSPECTED AT REGULAR INTERVALS (AT LEAST EVERY 14 DAYS), AND MAINTAINED IN GOOD CONDITION.
EnvironmentalForm: (04)
401309166
06/22/2017		Caerus Response: The proposed temporary line is approximately 2.77miles of 8” HDPE poly pipe, SDR 7 4710. The pipe is 1” wall, 6” ID rated to 332psi. After installation, the line will be tested to 300psi for minimum of 30mins. Upon completion of the line testing, submit test charts/results freferncing Location ID 335512 and Document ID 401309166 as part of the Water sharing agreement.
EnvironmentalForm: (04)
401316980
06/26/2017		WIthin 45-days of this Sundry approval, provide documentation that Pit(s) referenced in Inspection Document 674701919 were closed in accordance to the 900-Series Rules.
EnvironmentalForm: (04)
401316980
06/26/2017		IF LOCATIONS ARE IN A SENSITIVE AREA BECAUSE OF ITS PROXIMITY TO SURFACE WATER OPERATOR MUST ENSURE 110 PERCENT SECONDARY CONTAINMENT FOR ANY VOLUME OF FLUIDS CONTAINED AT THE WATER HANDLING FACILITY SITE DURING NATURAL GAS DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES AND OPERATIONS; INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, CONSTRUCTION OF A BERM OR DIVERSION DIKE, DIVERSION/COLLECTION TRENCHES WITHIN AND/OR OUTSIDE OF BERMS/DIKES, SITE GRADING, OR OTHER COMPARABLE MEASURES (I.E., BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES (BMPS) ASSOCIATED WITH STORMWATER MANAGEMENT) SUFFICIENTLY PROTECTIVE OF NEARBY SURFACE WATER. ANY BERM CONSTRUCTED AT THE WELL PAD LOCATION WILL BE STABILIZED, INSPECTED AT REGULAR INTERVALS (AT LEAST EVERY 14 DAYS), AND MAINTAINED IN GOOD CONDITION.
EnvironmentalForm: (04)
401316980
06/26/2017		OPERATOR MUST IMPLEMENT BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES TO CONTAIN ANY UNINTENTIONAL RELEASE OF FLUIDS, INCLUDING ANY FLUIDS CONVEYED VIA TEMPORARY SURFACE PIPELINES.
EnvironmentalForm: (04)
401316980
06/26/2017		OPERATOR PROPOSES THAT THIS FACILITY WILL BE IN OPERATION FOR A PERIOD OF 180 DAYS. THIS TRANSFER CAN BE EXTENDED VIA SUNDRY REQUEST, HOWEVER, SHOULD THE OPERATION OF THIS FACILITY CONTINUE MORE THAN ONE YEAR, A FORM 28 SHALL BE SUBMITTED AND APPROVED BEFORE THE ONE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY DATE OF THE FIRST USE OF THE TRANSFER FACIITY/LOCATION.
EnvironmentalForm: (04)
401316980
06/26/2017		BOTH TEP AND CAERUS SHALL NOTIFY THE COGCC VIA SUNDRY IMMEDIATELY UPON TERMINATION OF ACTIVITIES.
EnvironmentalForm: (04)
401316980
06/26/2017		TEP AND CAERUS WILL EACH SEPERATELY SUBMIT AN ANNUAL REPORT TO THE COGCC SUMMARIXZING THE TRANSFER OF PRODUCTION WATER (BOTH AS TRANSFER AND RECEIVING OPERATOR) DURING THE CALENDAR YEAR AND INCUDING LABORATORY ANALYTICAL RESULTS FOR REPRESENTATIVE SAMPLES(S) OF THE PRODUCTION WATER PROVIDED AS THE TRANSFER/RECIEVER. THE ANNUAL REPORT SHALL BE SUBMITTED ON OR BEFORE THE ANNIVERSAY OF THE FIRST DATE OF TRANSFER.
EnvironmentalForm: (04)
401316980
06/26/2017		PROVIDE PRECAUTIONS/SECONDARY CONTAINMENT THAT WILL BE INPLACE FOR BOTH BELOW GRADE AND ABOVE GRADE PIPELINES AS THEY CROSS STREAMS, SENSITVE AREAS, OR ALONG SENSITIVE AREAS.
EnvironmentalForm: (04)
401316980
06/26/2017		PRODUCED WATER OR FLOWBACK WATER OR OTHER EXPLORATION AND PRODUCTION WASTE SHALL NOT BE TEMPORARILY STORED IN MODULAR LARGE VOLUME STORAGE TANKS (MLVSTs). PRODUCED WATER OR FLOWBACK WATER SHALL BE TEMPORAILY STORED IN FRAC TANKS.
EnvironmentalForm: (04)
401316980
06/27/2017		Within 30 days of each line test, provide line testing results.
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COGIS - Best Management Practice Results
BMP TypeSource DocumentBest Management Practices
PlanningForm: (02A )
401057565
8/4/2016		Use or modify existing roads where possible. Maximize the use of directional drilling to minimize habitat loss/fragmentation. Maximize use of remote telemetry for well monitoring to minimize traffic.
General HousekeepingForm: (02A )
401057565
8/4/2016		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.
WildlifeForm: (02A )
401057565
8/4/2016		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.
Storm Water/Erosion ControlForm: (02A )
401057565
8/4/2016		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, with consideration given to worker safety, wildlife, and site access.
ConstructionForm: (02A )
401057565
8/4/2016		Stockpiles for topsoil and excess cut material will be located in work areas surrounded by the BMPs as shown on the Construction Layout Drawings. Stormwater BMPs will be installed per details in the Stormwater Management Plan (SWMP) and as shown on the Construction Layout Drawings. 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 OperationsForm: (02A )
401057565
8/4/2016		Closed loop system will be used. No pits will be built. An enclosed flare stack will be used. Caerus will ensure 110 percent secondary containment for any potential volume of fluids that may be released.
Interim ReclamationForm: (02A )
401057565
8/4/2016		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. Where possible, recountouring to help control run-on and run-off will be done.
Final ReclamationForm: (02A )
401057565
8/4/2016		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.