| Planning | Form: (02A ) 400746488 5/19/2015 | Development from existing well pads: In order to reduce surface disturbance, Ward is permitting this 2A for twelve (12) wells. |
| Planning | Form: (02A ) 400746488 5/19/2015 | V. Development from existing well pads. In order to reduce surface disturbance, Ward is permitting this 2A for twelve (12) wells. |
| Community Outreach and Notification | Form: (02A ) 400746488 5/19/2015 | W. Site-specific measures. Ward will continue to work with the surface owner and address any site-specific measures or concerns the surface owner might have or Ward feels necessary for this location. |
| Traffic control | Form: (02A ) 400746488 5/19/2015 | Traffic Plan: A traffic plan will be done if requested by Adams County. |
| Traffic control | Form: (02A ) 400746488 5/19/2015 | Ward will construct all leasehold road to accommodate local emergency vehicle access requirements and will be maintained in a reasonable condition. |
| General Housekeeping | Form: (02A ) 400746488 5/19/2015 | Loadlines: All loadlines shall be bullplugged or capped. |
| General Housekeeping | Form: (02A ) 400746488 5/19/2015 | Guy Line Anchors: All guy line anchors left buried for future use will be identified by a marker of bright color not less than four feet in height and not greater than one foot east of the guy line anchor. |
| General Housekeeping | Form: (02A ) 400746488 5/19/2015 | Removal of Surface Trash: Ward agrees that all trash, refuse pipe, equipment, liquids, chemicals of other materials that are not necessary for the continued operations of the wells will be removed and disposed of no later than 30 days after completion. No such items will be burned or buried on location. |
| General Housekeeping | Form: (02A ) 400746488 5/19/2015 | Well Site Cleared: Ward agrees that all trash, refuse pipe, equipment, liquids, chemicals of other materials that are not necessary for the continued operations of the wells will be removed and disposed of no later than 30 days after completion. No such items will be burned or buried on location. |
| Material Handling and Spill Prevention | Form: (02A ) 400746488 5/19/2015 | Leak Detection Plan: To ensure protection for the surface during fracturing treatment, the location will be specifically constructed to contain any releases or spills. Secondary containment from any chemical spills or leaks will surround any trucks that carry, mix, or add chemicals to the flow stream as well as connections that could possibly leak fluid. Should any spill or release occur, every reasonable step will be taken to quickly remediate the area disturbed. |
| Material Handling and Spill Prevention | Form: (02A ) 400746488 5/19/2015 | Control of Fire Hazards: Ward and its contractor’s employ best management practices during the drilling and production of its wells and facilities. They will comply with appropriate COGCC and any county rules concerning fire and safety. Ward will ensure that any flammable material will remain no less than 25 feet from the wellhead (s), tanks and separator(s). |
| Material Handling and Spill Prevention | Form: (02A ) 400746488 5/19/2015 | Berm Construction: A containment berm will be constructed around the oil and water storage tanks. The berm will be inspected regularly and maintained in good condition. |
| Material Handling and Spill Prevention | Form: (02A ) 400746488 5/19/2015 | Tank specifications: Tanks shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with the National Fire Protection Association Code 30 (2008 version). All tanks will be visually inspected once a day for issues. Recorded inspections will be conducted once a month pursuant to 40 CFR §112. |
| Dust control | Form: (02A ) 400746488 5/19/2015 | Operator will comply with Rule 805.c and take all practicable measures to control fugitive dust caused by the operation, including but not limited to wetting the soil with fresh water via a truck with a spreader bar if deemed necessary. |
| Construction | Form: (02A ) 400746488 5/19/2015 | Fencing: The wellsite will be fenced if requested by the Surface Owner. |
| Construction | Form: (02A ) 400746488 5/19/2015 | Visual Mitigation: Pursuant to Rule 804, the tank battery shall be painted in uniform, non-contrasting, non-reflective color tones with the colors matched to but slightly darker than the surrounding landscape.
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| Noise mitigation | Form: (02A ) 400746488 5/19/2015 | Noise Mitigation: Noise: An Ambient Sound Study will be conducted on this location. Ward will install temporary sound barriers around the wellpad during drilling and completion. |
| Drilling/Completion Operations | Form: (02A ) 400746488 5/19/2015 | Lighting: Site lighting will be directed downward and inward and shielded so as to avoid glare on public roads and Building Units within one thousand (1000) feet. |
| Drilling/Completion Operations | Form: (02A ) 400746488 5/19/2015 | BMP added from correspondence with Operator - Ward anticipates commercial quantities of gas and will utilize Green Completions. Ward intends to drill the well in May but complete the well in August when pipeline agreements are in place with Anadarko and Adams County . Anadarko is building a new pipeline that Ward will utilize. Ward will utilize Bronco for their flowback vessels.
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| Final Reclamation | Form: (02A ) 400746488 5/19/2015 | Identification of Plugged and Abandoned Wells: Pursuant to Rule 319.a.(5)., once the well has been plugged and abandoned, Ward will identify the location of the wellbore with a permanent monument that will detail the well name and date of plugging. |
| Final Reclamation | Form: (02A ) 400746488 5/19/2015 | U. Identification of plugged and abandoned wells. Ward will identify the location of the wellbore with a permanent monument as specified in Rule 319.a.(5). Ward willl inscribe or imbed the well number and date of plugging upon the permanent monument. |