| Planning | Form: (04 )
402202566
4/28/2020 | Prior to submittal, TEP conducted on-sites and meetings with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Colorado Parks and Wildlife, and the associated private landowners. These on-sites and meetings were held to discuss TEP’s proposed activities on the DOE RM 2-8 pad (COGCC Loc ID 335743). Changes were made to the proposed development plan based on feedback received from all stakeholders and included in this sundry.
The DOE RM 2-8 pad was evaluated as a support location due to the limited surface area available on the RWF 12-9 pad (COGCC Loc ID 335636) to install production facility. To minimize surface impact to the greatest extent possible, the DOE RM 2-8 pad was chosen since it is an existing location with existing production facilities supporting production operations of the twelve (12) existing wells on the RWF 12-9 pad. |
| Pre-Construction | Form: (04 )
402202566
4/28/2020 | Prior to commencement of construction activities, TEP will hold a pre-construction meeting with contractors to review proposed construction activities 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. |
| Wildlife | Form: (04 )
402202566
4/28/2020 | The DOE RM 2-8 pad is located within Mule Deer Critical Winter Range sensitive wildlife habitat as currently mapped per COGCC geospatial data. The access road to the DOE RM 2-8 pad traverses through Mule Deer Critical Winter Range sensitive wildlife habitat as currently mapped per COGCC geospatial data. TEP does not anticipate construction activities to occur during winter months (Dec. 1 - April 30.). However, if scheduling changes occur and construction activities are necessary during winter months then TEP will consult with BLM and CPW to determine appropriate compensatory mitigation to off-set impacts to wildlife. To minimize the potential for wildlife related traffic accidents, TEP has implemented speed restrictions for all lease roads and requires that all TEP employees and contractors adhere to these posted speed restrictions. During post-development production operations, TEP will make best efforts to minimize operations at this location during winter months by maximize operations when possible between 10:00am to 3:00pm when wildlife activity is minimal.
TEP agrees to report any bear conflicts immediately to CPW. TEP will implement COGCC Rule 1204.a.1 by utilizing bear proof dumpsters and trash receptacles for all food related trash. Exclusionary devices will be installed to prevent bird and other wildlife from accessing equipment stacks, vents, and openings.
TEP will preclude from the use of aggressive CPW-identified non-native grasses and shrubs in mule deer and elk habitat and will reclaim the site using CPW-identified native shrubs, grasses and forbs appropriate to the ecological site disturbed. 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. Please see the attached CPW correspondence for additional details. |
| Storm Water/Erosion Control | Form: (04 )
402202566
4/28/2020 | 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). |
| Dust control | Form: (04 )
402202566
4/28/2020 | 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 operations, speed restrictions, periodic road maintenance, road surfacing (i.e. gravel), and installation of automation equipment to reduce truck traffic. Dust control measures will be employed on an as needed based during all phases of development. |
| Construction | Form: (04 )
402202566
4/28/2020 | 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. Fugitive dust control measures will be implemented as described in the dust control section of this document. |
| Interim Reclamation | Form: (04 )
402202566
4/28/2020 | Onsite production facilities will be minimized on the oil and gas location by installation of one (1) condensate pipeline between the DOE RM 2-8 pad and the Clough 104 Tank Facility, and through the use of existing produced water pipelines. This will also minimize activities and vehicle traffic to the site during long-term production operations. Additionally, remote telemetry equipment will be installed on location to minimize site visitation. Exclusionary devices will be installed to prevent bird and other wildlife from accessing equipment stacks, vents, and openings.
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. |