| OGLA | Form: (15)
401239324
08/04/2017 | Material Handling and Spill Prevention: The following conditions of approval (COAs) will apply to these Form 2A and Form 15 Permits if any temporary surface (COAs 45, 49, 54, and 55) or new buried permanent (COA 45) flowlines and/or offsite pipelines (poly or steel) are used during operations at the multi-well pit location as well as nearby well pad locations where completions are taking place:
COA 45 - Operator shall pressure test temporary surface or permanent buried pipelines (including flowlines from the existing tank battery to the multi-well pit [if constructed] and any temporary surface lines used for fluid transfer between this location and other oil and gas locations) in accordance with Rule 1101.e.(1) prior to putting any pipeline into initial service.
COA 49 - Operator must routinely inspect the entire length of all surface pipelines to ensure integrity. Operator shall conduct daily inspections of surface pipeline routes for leaks during active transfer of fluids and implement best management practices to contain any unintentional release of fluids along all portions of the surface pipeline route where temporary pumps and other necessary equipment are located. Inspections shall be conducted by viewing the length of the pipeline; operator will endeavor to minimize surface disturbance during pipeline monitoring. In addition, pump stations along the surface pipeline route will be continuously monitored when operating in order to swiftly respond to such a failure.
COA 54 - Operator will implement BMPs necessary to mitigate a potential for a release of fluids to impact streams, intermittent streams, ditches, and drainage crossings. For surface pipelines at these crossings, operator will ensure appropriate containment by either 1) installing over-sized pipe “sleeves” which extend the length of the crossing and beyond to adequately sized catchment basins or appropriately designed divergent trenches to prevent a spill of fluids from reaching the stream or drainage; 2) installing over-sized pipe “sleeves” which extend the length of the crossing and installing shut off valves on either side of crossing instead of catchment basins; or 3) develop an alternative means for spill control and containment.
COA 55 - To reduce surface disturbance and minimize fragmentation of wildlife habitat, operator shall utilize, to the extent practical, existing public roads, private roads, and access roads, and/or existing pipeline right-of-ways, when placing/routing the temporary surface pipelines. |
| OGLA | Form: (15)
401239324
08/04/2017 | Completions Operations: The following condition of approval (COA) will apply to the pit location during completion operations at nearby locations:
COA 26 - Potential odors associated with the mutli-well pit operations must be controlled/mitigated. |
| OGLA | Form: (15)
401239324
08/04/2017 | Earthen Pit Construction: The following conditions of approval (COAs) will apply for construction of the multi-well pit and ancillary facilities:
COA 66 - Operator has indicated that fluid transfer from the pit to nearby well locations will be done entirely through existing permanent pipelines, or possibly temporary surface pielines. Operator will not be allowed to load or unload produced water to or from the pit using trucks. Vacuum trucks may be utilized for use in skimming operations and in the final draining process prior to pit closure, but not utilized in the normal operation of the pit.
COA 61 - Operator must submit an as-built drawing (plan view and cross-sections) of the multi-well pit and the oil and gas location (including all tanks and other pit operations equipment) within 60 calendar days of re-construction of the location, pit, and any operating equipment.
COA 22 - After installation of the uppermost liner and prior to operating the pit, the synthetic liner(s) integrity shall be tested to the operating capacity of the pit facility (not to exceed the 2-foot freeboard requirement). The operator shall monitor the pit for leaks for a period of 72 hours prior to either draining the pit or commencing operations. Operator shall notify the COGCC 48 hours prior to start of the hydrotest using the Form 42. Hydrotest monitoring results must be maintained by the operator for the life of the pit and provided to COGCC prior to using the pit via a Form 4 Sundry.
COA 59 - The multi-well pit must be fenced and netted. The operator must maintain the fencing and netting until the pit is closed. The fencing shall be placed a minimum of 1-foot from the pit liner anchor trench.
COA 74 - Operator will use adequately sized secondary containment devices for all chemicals and/or hazardous materials stored or used on location.
COA 40 - Operator will implement measures to ensure that adequate separation of hydrocarbons from the influent occurs to prevent accumulation of oil on the surface of stored completions fluids. Operator shall also employ a method for monitoring buildup of phase-separated hydrocarbons on the surface of stored fluids.
COA 41 - Any oil (other than de minimis) observed on the surface of completions fluids must be removed in accordance with Rule 902.c. |
| OGLA | Form: (15)
401239324
08/04/2017 | Location Construction: The following conditions of approval (COAs) will apply to construction of the multi-well pit location:
COA 44 - The access road from the public road to the multi-well pit location 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.
COA 76 - Strategically apply fugitive dust control measures to reduce fugitive dust and coating of vegetation and deposition in water sources. |
| OGLA | Form: (15)
401239324
08/04/2017 | Planning: The following conditions of approval (COA) will apply:
COA 90a - Prior to first use of the multi-well pit, operator shall submit and receive approval of an E&P waste management plan per Rule 907.a.(3).
COA 90b - Prior to first use of the multi-well pit, operator shall submit via Form 4 Sundry an Operating Plan which lists locations and wells that this multi-well pit will be used to support and facilitate completions; the Operating Plan shall be updated annually as needed.
COA 90c - Per Rule 902.e, this multi-well pit is permitted for maximum of three (3) years use for storage, recycling, reuse, treatment, or disposal of E&P waste or fresh water, as applicable. The three year time clock will start from the date of first use after hydrostatic testing and be based on submittal of the Form 42 providing that date. The operator shall cease using the pit after three (3) years use and immediately begin pit closure in accordance with Rule 905.
COA 91 - In addition to the notifications required by COGCC listed in the Northwest Notification Policy (Notice of Intent to Construct a New Location 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 start of pit construction, pit liner installation, start of hydrostatic test, start of first use of pit for operations, pipeline testing, onsite and offsite pipeline testing (any permanent buried or temporary surface lines used for hydraulic stimulation and/or flowback operations), and start of hydraulic stimulation operations at nearby well pad locations 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.
COA 92 - Prior to placement of any temporary surface pipelines (poly or steel), operator will submit a Form 4 Sundry Notice indicating the proposed route of the temporary surface pipelines and any pump stations along the route. |
| Environmental | Form: (04)
401503751
01/11/2018 | Pit Facility ID 374696 shall not be used as part of this water share with the exception of removing the existing fluids. No additional fluids shall be placed in Pit Facility ID 374696. |
| Environmental | Form: (04)
401503751
01/11/2018 | Pit Facility ID 296913 shall not be used as part of this water share with the exception of removing the existing fluids. No additional fluids shall be placed in Pit Facility ID 296913. |
| Environmental | Form: (04)
401503751
01/11/2018 | 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. |
| Environmental | Form: (04)
401503751
01/11/2018 | 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. |
| Environmental | Form: (04)
401503751
01/11/2018 | VANGUARD AND TEP WILL EACH SEPERATELY SUBMIT AN ANNUAL REPORT TO
THE COGCC SUMMARIZING 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. |
| Environmental | Form: (04)
401503751
01/11/2018 | TERMINATION OF ACITIVITES: BOTH VANGUARD AND TEP SHALL NOTIFY THE
COGCC VIA SUNDRY IMMEDIATELY UPON TERMINATION OF ACTIVITIES. |
| Environmental | Form: (04)
401503751
01/11/2018 | OPERATOR PROPOSES THAT THIS FACILITY WILL BE IN OPERATION FOR A
PERIOD UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2018. 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. |
| Environmental | Form: (04)
401503751
01/11/2018 | OPERATOR MUST IMPLEMENT BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES TO CONTAIN
ANY UNINTENTIONAL RELEASE OF FLUIDS, INCLUDING ANY FLUIDS
CONVEYED VIA TEMPORARY SURFACE PIPELINES. |
| Environmental | Form: (04)
401503751
01/11/2018 | THE PIT FACILITY AND PIPELINE LOCATIONS ARE IN A SENSITIVE AREA
BECAUSE OF ITS PROXIMITY TO SURFACE WATER FEATURES AND POTENTIAL SHALLOW GROUND 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. |