| Planning | Form: (02A )
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9/11/2023 | •Prior to submittal of the Application for Permit to Drill Form 2 and the Oil and Gas Location Assessment (Form 2A), TEP conducted meetings with the Bureau of Land Management, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW), and Garfield County. These meetings were held to discuss TEP’s proposed development plan for the Federal RGU 23-6-297 pad and associated support facilities. Changes were made to the proposed development plan based on feedback received from all stakeholders and included in the application.
•The development plan for the Federal RGU 23-6-297 pad was prepared to minimize surface impacts to the greatest extent possible through the development of multiple wells from one existing location by utilizing directional drilling technology and utilizing existing facilities and infrastructure where possible, which minimizes the surface area needed to conduct operations on the Oil and Gas Location.
•Existing infrastructure operated by TEP will be utilized for transportation of natural gas and produced water to minimize the surface disturbance required for tying into gathering facilities. |
| Pre-Construction | Form: (02A )
402932511
9/11/2023 | •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 preconstruction meeting. Staking will identify the boundaries of the proposed site to protect existing vegetation in areas that should not be disturbed. |
| Pre-Construction | Form: (02A )
402932511
9/11/2023 | Prior to separation and storage of the topsoil horizon, or top six (6) inches, from the well pad facility,
proposed access road, and proposed pipeline corridor, woody vegetation will be mulched and
stormwater control measures properly installed to control erosion and sedimentation during precipitation
events. (The facility’s stormwater management plan includes details on stormwater control measures
planned for use.) When separating soil horizons, TEP will segregate each horizon based upon noted
changes in physical characteristics, such as organic content, color, texture, density, or consistency.
To control sedimentation, wattles will be
properly installed around the base of topsoil stockpiles and a metal sign (11” x 17”) with the wording
“Topsoil Stockpile” will be placed on the east/SE (pad) side of the stockpile area. Upon completion of
well pad construction activities, hydro-seed/mulch will be applied to topsoil stockpiles to stabilize the
soils and promote the growth of desirable plants until interim reclamation can be completed.
During construction of the proposed access road, TEP’s excavation contractor will strip the topsoil
horizon between the top of road cut and toe of road fill. Topsoil will be stripped to a depth no less than six
inches (6”) and windrowed above the top of cut and below the toe of fill of the proposed access road
profile. Topsoil will be segregated from all other subsurface materials disturbed during access road
construction and not topsoil will be used for building the location nor will be left in place and covered by
subsoil in a cut and fill situation.
During construction of the pipeline corridor, TEP’s pipeline installation contractor will strip the topsoil
horizon within the fifty-foot (50’) construction pipeline right-of-way (ROW) width and place the material
along the downhill side. Topsoil will be segregated from subsurface materials excavated during pipeline
installation and stockpiled upslope of the trench.
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| General Housekeeping | Form: (02A )
402932511
9/11/2023 | •Any chemicals used will be kept to a minimum;
•Any chemical or hydrocarbon spills will be cleaned up immediately in accordance with established company procedures;
•All materials will be stored in a neat and orderly manner in their appropriate containers; and •TEP will follow manufacturers’ recommendations and company policies for proper use and disposal of products. |
| Wildlife | Form: (02A )
402932511
9/11/2023 | •TEP will inform and educate all employees and contractors on wildlife conservation practices, including no harassment or feeding of wildlife;
•TEP will utilize existing water pipelines to minimize truck traffic to the location and minimize potential impact to wildlife;
•TEP will minimize direct impacts to wildlife habitat by utilizing existing infrastructure and disturbance corridors whenever possible;
•Well telemetry equipment will be installed to minimize site visitation through remote monitoring of production operations;
•During post-development production operations, TEP will make best efforts to minimize operations at this location during winter months (December 1 – April 30) by minimizing operations, when possible, to between 9:00 am to 4:00 pm;
•Stormwater control measures will be in place during all phases of development (construction, drilling, completions, interim reclamation, and production) to control stormwater runoff in a manner that minimizes erosion, transportation of sediment offsite, and site degradation and to minimize potential downstream impacts on aquatic sportfish;
•During installation of the proposed pipelines, stormwater control measures will be implemented to avoid and/or minimize potential off-site migration of sediment. Stormwater control measures such as straw bales or straw wattles will be utilized at drainage crossings to avoid or minimize potential sedimentation within aquatic high priority habitat;
•Reclamation of pipeline corridors at drainage crossing will be completed immediately following completion of pipeline installation to minimize potential impacts to aquatic wildlife.
•Spill response equipment will be provided on site during drilling and completion operations. Additional spill response equipment will be staged at a nearby location that can be accessed quickly as needed during drilling and completion operations as well as during long-term production operations
•Site lighting shall be shielded and directed downward, inward, away from the nearby areas where wildlife may be present, and toward operations to avoid glare on nearby roads or wildlife areas; |
| Storm Water/Erosion Control | Form: (02A )
402932511
9/11/2023 | •Stormwater control measures will be in place during all phases of development (construction, drilling, completions, interim reclamation, and production) to control stormwater runoff in a manner that minimizes erosion, transportation of sediment offsite, and site degradation;
•Stormwater control measures will include perimeter controls and site degradation control measures; these will include a minimum 1.5-foot compacted earthen perimeter berm around the entire working pad surface and around the cuttings trench in the southeast side of the well pad; topsoil will be stockpiled near the east side of the location within the disturbance area and segregated from all subsurface material; there will be a system of exterior diversion ditches around the entire Oil and Gas Location; these diversion ditches will be fitted with rocked check dams and will tie into two (2) sediment catchment basins along the north and west side of the Oil and Gas Location; site degradation control measures will include grading, slope stabilization (seeding, mulching, surface roughening of the topsoil stockpile), straw wattles along the toe of all fill slopes, and the use of gravel and road base materials for surfacing; wattles will be placed around the entire perimeter of the topsoil stockpile to minimize potential for loss of organic materials;
•Outlet protection should be used when a conveyance discharges onto a disturbed area where there is potential for accelerated erosion due to concentrated flow;
•TEP will conduct stormwater inspections immediately after storm events;
•Bi-weekly inspection of the pad and stormwater control measures (berms, ditches, sediment basins), and the cuttings trench (berms and precipitation buildup); when necessary, precipitation within the cuttings trench will be pumped out and sent into the TEP proposed produced water management system for disposal;
•Stream Crossing and Road Construction - TEP will ensure that control measures are designed, installed, and adequately sized in accordance with good engineering, hydrologic, and pollution control practices;
•Documentation / Stormwater Management Plan - if it is infeasible to install or repair a control measure immediately after discovering a deficiency, TEP will document and keep on record in the stormwater management plan: (a) a description of why it is infeasible to initiate the installation or repair immediately; and (b) a schedule for installing or repairing the control measure and returning it to an effective operating condition as soon as possible.
•A post-construction stormwater program will be developed for the facility as required per Rule 1002.f.(3). Stormwater control is also addressed under a field-wide Stormwater Management Plan. |
| Storm Water/Erosion Control | Form: (02A )
402932511
9/11/2023 | Pre-construction Phase
Preliminary site assessments are made for site planning and management (e.g., well pad dimensions, access
roads, pipeline routes, etc.) and to determine needed site-specific control measures, pre-construction
vegetative cover, existing drainages/outfalls, soil types, and other site-specific considerations prior to site
excavation. These features are incorporated into site specific stormwater plans and are used to develop,
implement, maintain, and update/revise the SWMP.
Prior to initial construction activities or ground disturbance, stormwater control measures shall be
implemented at construction sites to control erosion (i.e., sequencing of construction activities, surface
roughening, etc.) and sediment (i.e., stabilized construction entrances, temporary berms, diversion ditches,
etc.), and to protect existing vegetation outside the perimeter of the construction site.
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| Storm Water/Erosion Control | Form: (02A )
402932511
9/11/2023 | Construction Phase
Upon completion of pre-construction site assessments and related SWMP management (i.e., development,
implementation, maintenance, updates/revisions), construction activities are scheduled or phased to control
erosion and sediment and all potential pollutant sources at project sites, and to protect existing vegetation.
Construction activities for the exploration and production of natural gas typically follow this general order
of operation:
1) Installation of perimeter sediment control measures around the proposed site disturbance including
material stockpiles to ensure adequate protection for surface waters and / or wetland areas adjacent
to, or downgradient of the construction site (i.e. well pad, access road, pipeline corridor, utilities);
2) Preservation of existing vegetation adjacent to construction activities, or where feasible;
3) Clearing and grubbing of site vegetation;
4) Preserving topsoil by stripping and placing topsoil within designated areas along the perimeter of
the construction site;
5) Site construction includes excavation of cut and fill slope of the proposed access road and well pad,
excavation of pipeline right-of-way, installation of utility lines and site facilities, and other ground
disturbance activities;
6) Implementation of interior erosion and sediment control measures as described in the SWMP (i.e.
diversion ditches, sediment traps, surface roughening, mulching, wattles, riprap, culverts, etc.);
7) Development of oil and natural gas wells through planned drilling and completion operations;
8) Installation and operation of production facilities (if not completed before D&C operations);
9) Stormwater control measure management and reporting, including daily or bi-weekly inspection
depending on phase of construction.
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| Storm Water/Erosion Control | Form: (02A )
402932511
9/11/2023 | Interim Reclamation
Disturbed areas affected by construction, drilling, completion, and/or production operations not required
for long-term production operations will be temporarily stabilized after construction is complete. Interim
reclamation will be initiated for areas of well pad surfaces, access roads, pipelines, etc. not needed for longterm
production operations. Surfaces required for the operation of production facilities will be maintained
until wells are no longer productive (approximately 30 years). The following measures may be used for
interim reclamation to control stormwater runoff, minimize erosion and the transport of sediment off-site,
and to control site degradation:
1) Managing debris and waste materials (i.e., well completion and drilling materials, drill pipe, excess
materials and equipment, etc.) in accordance with TEP guidelines and regulatory requirements;
2) Closing drilling pits, cuttings trenches and / or management areas per COGCC regulations and recontouring
the disturbances to eliminate the potential for stormwater ponding;
3) Grading the construction site to reduce the working pad surface to approximately one-quarter (¼)
of an acre or the area required for long-term production operations;
4) Cross-ripping disturbed areas compacted by oil and gas operations which are no longer needed
following completion of such operations to alleviate compaction;
5) Stabilizing unpaved access roads with base course or gravel to minimize erosion, and implementing
permanent erosion control measures (e.g., permanent vegetation, erosion control blanket, retaining
walls, etc.) for adjacent slopes or ditches;
6) Installing water bars and supplemental control measures on slopes greater than 20%, as needed;
7) Installing rock check dams, or equivalent structures, in drainage channels susceptible to erosion;
8) Seeding ripped or harrowed ground disturbances with an appropriate seed mix and using stockpiled
topsoil for areas of the site that will utilize vegetative final stabilization measures; and
9) Monthly inspection schedule for < 70% pre-disturbance vegetation cover. Annual inspection
schedule for = 70% pre-disturbance vegetation cover.
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| Storm Water/Erosion Control | Form: (02A )
402932511
9/11/2023 | Final Reclamation
TEP’s final reclamation phase of construction aligns with industry and regulatory standards and regulations
for reclaiming lands affected by oil and natural gas construction activities and operations. Structural and/or
non-structural control measures will be implemented to effectively minimize erosion, sediment transport,
and the release of other pollutants at the completion of final reclamation construction activities. Final
reclamation of disturbed surfaces at sites may be accomplished with the following sequence of construction
activities:
1) Plugging and abandoning of wells which are no longer producing;
2) Removal of any remaining production equipment, pipeline riser, and debris from the site, and
backfilling remaining pits and boreholes used for production operations;
3) Recontouring the site to approximate pre-construction contours as practicable, per COGCC
regulations, landowner agreements, or land management agency requirements;
4) Closing, grading, and re-contouring access roads, and removing culverts;
5) Alleviating compaction where necessary per COGCC requirements;
6) Replacing stockpiled topsoil over the site and preparing the surface for seeding by disking or
ripping; and
7) Application of approved seed mix using appropriate application method (hydro-seed, drill seed, or
broadcast seed, and covering with mulch to prevent sediment erosion and promoting growth of
desirable vegetation.
Sediment and erosion control measures at the site will be maintained or modified as needed until final
reclamation of disturbed areas has been completed. Site-specific maps shall be updated to reflect field
conditions post-construction.
Restoration control measures, including vegetation, have been designed and will be installed as permanent
features. When the surface of the land has been restored (as nearly as practicable) to its condition at the
commencement of construction activities all temporary non-biodegradable CMs shall be removed from the
site.
At a minimum, the following shall be evaluated during each inspection for evidence of, or the potential for,
pollutants leaving construction site boundaries; entering a stormwater drainage system; or discharging to
State waters:
1) construction site perimeter;
2) all disturbed areas;
3) designated haul routes;
4) material and waste storage areas exposed to precipitation;
5) locations where stormwater has the potential to discharge off-site; and
6) locations where vehicles exit the site.
All erosion and sediment control measures identified at the site are evaluated to ensure that
they are maintained and operating correctly.
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| Material Handling and Spill Prevention | Form: (02A )
402932511
9/11/2023 | Waste Management:
•TEP will properly characterize and dispose of all waste streams at facilities approved for acceptance of each waste stream;
•TEP will properly characterize and dispose of all waste at the appropriate specific landfill/waste disposal location that allows for acceptance of the particular waste stream.
•No offsite disposal of cuttings to another Oil and Gas Location shall occur without prior approval of an amended Waste Management Plan specifying disposal location and waste characterization method; commercial disposal of drill cuttings and drilling fluids will only require the operator to maintain documentation (manifests, bills of lading) of drill cuttings and drilling fluids disposal; the operator will implement measures (covers, misting) in trucks to reduce dust and particulate matter (PM) emissions during transport of water-based muds, solids, and drill cuttings materials from the well pad location;
•A closed loop drilling system will be employed;
•The moisture content of any water/bentonite-based drilling mud (WBM) generated cuttings will be minimized through good engineering practices and mechanical processes to prevent the accumulation of liquids greater than de minimis amounts;
•All cuttings generated during drilling will be managed within the proposed cuttings trench prior to disposition;
•Solids control and separation equipment will be utilized to separate WBM-generated cuttings solids from liquids (water/bentonite drilling mud);
•In the event that the drill cuttings analytically demonstrate constituents above able 915-1 standards, the cuttings will be remediated prior to interim reclamation activities to levels below all applicable standards of Table 915-1 or are within background limits; No liners will be used of disposed of cuttings trench;
•Any trash generated during the project will be disposed of properly at a commercial disposal facility |
| Material Handling and Spill Prevention | Form: (02A )
402932511
9/11/2023 | SITE SPECIFIC FLUID LEAK DETECTION BMPs
TEP will use the following site-specific BMPs at the Federal RGU 23-6-297 pad to evaluate / determine
that all above ground and below ground onsite (and offsite) fluid handling, storage, transmission, and
transportation equipment have integrity and comply with the applicable standards cited in the COGCC
rules include the following:
Audio, Visual, and Olfactory (AVO) inspections: AVO inspections will be conducted monthly at
the Oil and Gas Location throughout the life of the facility;
Routine inspection of all production equipment, wellheads, temporary equipment, etc.; Routine
inspections to be conducted at the Oil and Gas Location will include: Routine physical
inspections of production equipment (by TEP production personnel); Air Compliance inspections
and monitoring (by TEP Air Compliance staff); SPCC Inspections (by 3rd party contractor),
Storm Water Management inspections (by 3rd party contractor), and continuous, dedicated
SCADA monitoring of fluid production rates and pressures, and fluid storage volumes (by TEP
production personnel);
As part of our LDAR, STEM, OOOOa inspection / compliance programs, TEP will adhere to the
use of Approved Instrument Monitoring Methods (AIMM) for inspecting production equipment
and facilities at the Oil and Gas Location;
Spill prevention training is provided to all field employees on a monthly basis. The monthly
training consists of reviewing past incidents, root causes of the incidents, and what specific
actions (lessons-learned) could be taken to prevent the reoccurrence of such incidents in the
future;
Flowlines will be integrity-tested per the 1100 Series rules;
TEP spill response procedures will be adhered to for any spills or releases occurring at the Oil
and Gas Location. All spills will be managed in accordance with the COGCC 900 Series rules;
Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) inspections are performed at all locations; however, the
inspection frequency is tiered based upon the level of emission controls that are required /
employed at each location.
Storage Tank Emission Monitoring (STEM) inspections are performed monthly at any location
where emissions must be controlled (> 2 tpy).
OOOOa inspections are performed semi-annually on any facility constructed after 2015.
Flare Logs are completed daily for all locations where active flares and emissions controls are
required.
Spill prevention training will be provided to all field employees on an annual basis;
Any leaks or spills detected during monitoring will be reported within 24 hours in accordance
with Rule 912.b;
Annual flowline integrity testing will occur according to COGCC rules 1101 and 1102.
Inspection and record retention of flowline testing will be in accordance per COGCC regulation;
all records will be made available to the COGCC upon request;
All load lines will be bull plugged or capped;
All on-location flowlines will be inspected and tested per Rule 1104;
All equipment deficiencies will be corrected immediately or as soon as practical (all identified
problems and corrections/repairs will be documented and records will be maintained in the TEP’s
office);
TEP will track and clean up all spills, including those that are not reportable;
TEP will temporarily shut in all production wells on the pad in the event of any upset condition;
All piping is pressure tested and inspected for leaks prior to flowback; and
Automation technology will be utilized at this location; this technology includes the use of fluid
level monitoring for the tanks and high-level shut offs.
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| Dust control | Form: (02A )
402932511
9/11/2023 | •Pad / Road Construction: Fresh water will be periodically applied to disturbance areas during construction to minimize fugitive dust.
•TEP will not use produced water or other process fluids for dust suppression.
•During High Wind: Contractor will monitor wind conditions during site construction; during wind events in excess of 13 miles per hour, TEP construction contractors will apply freshwater from an approved source to the disturbance area of the pad, road, or pipeline corridor to minimize or mitigate propagation of fugitive dust; accessibility and worker safety will be considered prior to application; during periods of sustained high winds over 20 miles per hour, TEP construction contractors may temporarily suspend work to minimize potential for migration of fugitive dust, ensure worker safety, and to minimize impacts to public health, safety, welfare, the environment, and wildlife;
•Road Surfacing: The existing lease road will be spot graveled during site construction to ensure there is sufficient gravel on the road to minimize fugitive dust.
•Speed Restrictions: TEP has implemented speed restrictions on all lease roads and requires all TEP employees and contractors to adhere to all posted speed restrictions;
•Road Maintenance: During long-term production operations, TEP will conduct annual inspections of the existing road and will perform maintenance actions as necessary to
ensure road integrity and minimize fugitive dust. Road maintenance actions may include, but not limited to, regrading, spot graveling, storm water control maintenance, and application of magnesium chloride (MgCl2) and / or fresh water.
•Site Visitation: TEP will utilize telemetry equipment to minimize well site visitation, when possible, to reduce fugitive dust from vehicles traveling the dirt / gravel roads.
•When / if sand / proppant is used during completion operations, an enclosed sand storage and delivery system will be utilized to eliminate possible fugitive sand dust emissions; and
•Topsoil and stockpiled soils will be stabilized through either tackifiers, seeding practices, or erosion control blankets. |
| Construction | Form: (02A )
402932511
9/11/2023 | • Protection from Contamination: based on changes in physical characteristics (e.g., organic content, color, texture, density, or consistency), soil horizons will be segregated and stockpiled separately; stockpiles of different soil types will be separated by compacted earthen berms, sediment control logs, straw bale barriers, etc.; and stockpile surfaces will be stabilized to control for erosion and sedimentation.
• Protection from Compaction: topsoil stockpiles will be indicated on site with signage; stockpiles will be placed in areas away from vehicle and equipment traffic; and when stockpiling, compaction will be minimized by limiting the number of equipment passes, limiting stockpile height, and using vegetation.
• Protection from Wind Erosion: surface roughening, applying hydro-seed/mulch, using soil tackifier, covering stockpiles with rolled erosion control products, etc.
• Protection from Water Erosion: surface roughening, applying hydro-seed/mulch, using soil tackifier, covering stockpiles with rolled erosion control products, etc.
• Weed Establishment Prevention: TEP uses cultural, mechanical, biological, and chemical controls to prevent the establishment of weeds. TEP’s complete Weed Control plan is included in the Topsoil Protection Plan. |
| Construction | Form: (02A )
402932511
9/11/2023 | Recycled produced water delivered to the Federal RGU 23-7-297 pad for use during well completion
operations will be stored in Minion Tanks prior to being pumped to operations on the proposed wells at the
RGU 44-1-298 pad.
A secondary containment structure will be erected along the north side of the pad to provide one hundred
and fifty percent (150%) containment of the largest tank. The secondary containment structure will be
comprised of a Muscle Wall containment structure with an interior liner. The Muscle Wall is a portable,
low-density polyethylene hollow plastic four-foot (4’) high barrier, which interlock to provide a ridged
containment structure. Each section of Muscle Wall is six foot (6’) in length. The interior liner will be a sixty
millimeter (60mil) reinforced polyethylene liner, which will be attached to the Muscle Wall using straps
and clips as specified by the manufacture.
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| Construction | Form: (02A )
402932511
9/11/2023 | The Federal RGU 23-7-297 pad has been reconstructed with a minimum one- and one-half feet (1.5’) high
pad perimeter earthen berm which has been constructed utilizing excavated subsurface material. The
compacted pad perimeter berm will be the tertiary containment for the proposed Minion Tanks providing
approximately thirty-seven thousand five hundred barrels (37,500 bbls) of capacity in the event of a spill
or release. This equates to approximately three hundred and seventy five percent (375%) containment of
the largest tank.
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| Construction | Form: (02A )
402932511
9/11/2023 | Proper stockpile construction (e.g., away from drainages, with 2:1 slopes, proper heights, and
control measures downgradient) and management should help preserve the chemical and biological
integrity of topsoil. According to site conditions, the following BMPs may be used to stabilize
topsoil stockpiles in the initial phase of construction.
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| Noise mitigation | Form: (02A )
402932511
9/11/2023 | •Any operations involving the use of a drilling rig, workover rig, or fracturing and any equipment used in the drilling, completion, or production of a well are subject to and will comply with the Agricultural maximum permissible noise levels in Rule 423.a.(2).A. of 65 db(A) in the hoursbetween 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and 60 db(A) in the hours between 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.; and
•If a noise complaint is made to either TEP directly, the COGCC, or the local government, and TEP is notified of the complaint, noise levels will be measured within 48 hours of receipt of the complaint; TEP will contact the concerned party (if contact information is available) to discuss the complaint and the results of the noise measurements. |
| Emissions mitigation | Form: (02A )
402932511
9/11/2023 | •Per the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (“CDPHE”) Air Pollution Control Division (“APCD”) requirements, TEP will implement ambient air quality monitoring on site during drilling, completion, and the first six (6) months of production operations; an air monitoring plan will be submitted 60 days prior to start of drilling operations;
•TEP will properly maintain vehicles and equipment;
•Other than safety devices, TEP will use non-emitting pneumatic controllers;
•TEP will have adequate and committed pipeline take away capacity for all produced gas;
•TEP will install equipment designed specifically to aid in the mitigation of VOC emissions from this location; this equipment includes emission control devices (ECDs) and tank load out controls; if one of these pieces of equipment is not operational, facility controls will automatically shut-in the pad until the equipment is back on-line;
•Test separators and associated flowlines, sand traps, and emission control systems will be installed onsite to accommodate green completions techniques.
•Venting/Flaring - TEP will not flare or vent gas during completion or flowback, except in upset or emergency conditions, or with prior written approval from the Director for necessary maintenance operations.
•Flowback and stimulation fluids will be sent to enclosed tanks, separators, or other containment/filtering equipment before the fluids are placed into any pipeline storage vessel, other open top containment located on the well pad, or into tanker trucks for offsite disposal; no open top tanks will be used for initial flowback fluids containment; |
| Odor mitigation | Form: (02A )
402932511
9/11/2023 | •Water/bentonite-based mud (WBM) drill cuttings are circulated up the annulus and through the rig flowline to a mud-gas separator, where any gas entrained in the mud is separated and flows off the separator’s overhead to an internal combustion device; the drill cuttings then flow with the drilling mud over two sets of drying shakers and then through a centrifuge to further dry the cuttings; the dried cuttings are placed into steel bins where they are temporarily stored on location prior to placement into the cuttings trench;
•If odor complaints are received and it is determined that they are caused by the drilling fluids, then an odor neutralizing agent or similar product will be added to the system to eliminate the odor; and
•Hydrocarbon odors from production facilities will be minimized by keeping produced fluid hydrocarbons and natural gas contained within pipes, separators, tanks, and combustors; all tanks will be sealed with thief hatches and gaskets; tank vapors will be captured with properly sized piping and combustors. |
| Drilling/Completion Operations | Form: (02A )
402932511
9/11/2023 | •Recycled produced water will be utilized for well completion operations minimizing the amount of fresh water required for development of the proposed wells on this location;
•Locally sourced fresh water will be used to minimize fugitive dust during construction, drilling, completion, and production operations;
•TEP will use pipelines to transport water for hydraulic fracturing to and from location;
•TEP will recycle or beneficially reuse flowback and produced water for use downhole; and
•Only fresh water (potable or non-potable) will be used to conduct dust suppression activities within 300 feet of the ordinary high-water mark of any water body. |
| Drilling/Completion Operations | Form: (02A )
402932511
9/11/2023 | Recycled produced water delivered to the Federal RGU 23-7-297 pad for use during well completion
operations will be stored in Minion Tanks prior to being pumped to operations on the proposed wells at the
RGU 44-1-298 pad.
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| Drilling/Completion Operations | Form: (02A )
402932511
9/11/2023 | Flowback water may be stored in the proposed tanks following completion of initial well completion
operations. All flowback water will go through a four-phase separator prior to storage in the Minion Tanks
to separate gas, water, condensate, and sand that may return from the well following well completion.
Flowback water processed and stored in the Minion Tanks will be pumped back into TEP’s water
management system during flowback operations.
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| Interim Reclamation | Form: (02A )
402932511
9/11/2023 | • The seed bed will be prepared on all topsoiled areas to alleviate compaction and minimize the potential for erosion.
• Topsoiled areas will be planted with desirable species or a seed mixture provided by the surface owner for this particular location.
• Protection from Wind and Water Erosion: topsoiled areas will be covered with a certified weedfree mulch at an application rate specified by the product’s manufacturer,
or a specification sheet that follows good engineering practices.
• Weed Establishment Prevention: TEP uses cultural, mechanical, biological, and chemical controls to prevent the establishment of weeds. TEP’s complete Weed Control plan is included in the Topsoil Protection Plan.
•The Oil and Gas Location will be re-contoured to blend as nearly as possible with the natural topography during site reclamation. All subsoil and topsoil separated and
segregated during site construction will be replaced to a uniform depth during reclamation recontouring operations.
•The Oil and Gas Location will be reseeded by drill, broadcast, or hydroseed methods. Drill seeding will be utilized wherever soil characteristics and slope allow for effective
operation of a rangeland seed drill.
•TEP will use a seed mix approved by the surface owner.
•Erosion control will be implemented per the Stormwater Management Plan included in the Form 2A for this location and will be inspected and maintained as required by Federal, State, and Local regulations.
•Noxious weeds which may be introduced due to soil disturbance during reclamation will be treated in accordance will applicable Federal, State, and local regulations.
•Site reclamation will occur within six (6) months following well completion operations.
•The areas identified to be interim reclaimed will be re-contoured to blend as nearly as possible with the natural topography during site reclamation; all topsoil will be moved
from the stockpile area and placed over the facility’s cut and fill slopes to a uniform depth to ensure long term topsoil health including protection from erosion, prevention of weed establishment, and maintaining soil microbial activity until final reclamation;
•The seed bed will be prepared on all topsoiled areas to alleviate compaction and minimize the potential for erosion; and
•Topsoiled areas will be planted with desirable species or a seed mixture provided by the Surface Owner for this particular location. |
| Final Reclamation | Form: (02A )
402932511
9/11/2023 | • The seed bed will be prepared on all topsoiled areas to alleviate compaction and minimize the potential for erosion.
• Topsoiled areas will be planted with desirable species or a seed mixture provided by the surface owner for this particular location.
• Protection from Wind and Water Erosion: topsoiled areas will be covered with a certified weedfree mulch at an application rate specified by the product’s manufacturer,
or a specification that follows good engineering practices.
• Weed Establishment Prevention: TEP uses cultural, mechanical, biological, and chemical controls to prevent the establishment of weeds. TEP’s complete Weed Control plan is included in the Topsoil Protection Plan. |
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