Planning | Form: (02A ) 401151285 12/27/2016 | The EWS 4A is a single well pad that will be linked to the EWS Facility #4 by a buried
4-inch pipeline. |
Traffic control | Form: (02A ) 401151285 12/27/2016 | Access road. The access road will be constructed to accommodate local emergency
vehicles. This road will be maintained for access until drilling and completion
operations are complete. Emergency access will be at the EWS Facilty #4 once
drilling and completion operations are complete. |
General Housekeeping | Form: (02A ) 401151285 12/27/2016 | Fencing requirements. A permanent fencing plan will be created by Expedition during
the final construction of the location. Expedition is under contract for the property and will be the surface owner. |
General Housekeeping | Form: (02A ) 401151285 12/27/2016 | Removal of surface trash. All trash, debris and material not intrinsic to the operation of
the oil and gas facility shall be removed and legally disposed of as is applicable. |
Material Handling and Spill Prevention | Form: (02A ) 401151285 12/27/2016 | Leak Detection Plan. Staff will visit the location daily and visually inspect all fittings
for leaks. Additionally, monthly documented SPCCP inspections are conducted
pursuant to 40 CFR §112. There will be no produced water or hydrocarbon storage
tanks at this location. |
Material Handling and Spill Prevention | Form: (02A ) 401151285 12/27/2016 | Berm construction. No permanent berms shall be constructed at this site. During drilling operations the well pad will be bermed. |
Material Handling and Spill Prevention | Form: (02A ) 401151285 12/27/2016 | Load-lines. All load-lines shall be bull-plugged or capped. |
Material Handling and Spill Prevention | Form: (02A ) 401151285 12/27/2016 | Tank specifications
No tanks for produced water or hydrocarbons will be constructed on this site. |
Noise mitigation | Form: (02A ) 401151285 12/27/2016 | Rig shrouding is not believed necessary as this is a remote area.
Permanent equipment on location shall be muffled to reduce noise, or shall be
appropriately buffered. |
Odor mitigation | Form: (02A ) 401151285 12/27/2016 | Oil & gas facilities and equipment shall be operated in such a manner that odors and
dust do not constitute a nuisance or hazard to public welfare. |
Drilling/Completion Operations | Form: (02A ) 401151285 12/27/2016 | Closed Loop Drilling Systems – Pit Restrictions. Not applicable; a closed-loop system
will be used for drilling. |
Drilling/Completion Operations | Form: (02A ) 401151285 12/27/2016 | Green Completions – No hydrocarbons are anticipated to be produced from this well.
Producing zones will be cased off and cemented. |
Drilling/Completion Operations | Form: (02A ) 401151285 12/27/2016 | Blowout preventer equipment (“BOPE”). A double ram and annular preventer will be
used during drilling. At least the drilling company shall have a valid well blowout
prevention certifications. |
Drilling/Completion Operations | Form: (02A ) 401151285 12/27/2016 | Pit level indicators. Not applicable; a closed-loop system will be used and no pits shall
be dug. |
Drilling/Completion Operations | Form: (02A ) 401151285 12/27/2016 | Drill stem tests. Not applicable; no Drill Stem tests are planned. |
Drilling/Completion Operations | Form: (02A ) 401151285 12/27/2016 | Control of fire hazards. All materials which are considered fire hazards shall be a
minimum of 25’ from the wellhead tanks or separators. Electrical equipment shall
comply with API RP 500 and will comply with the current national electrical code. An
emergency response plan shall be generated for this site. |
Drilling/Completion Operations | Form: (02A ) 401151285 12/27/2016 | Guy line anchors. All guy line anchors shall be brightly marked pursuant to Rule 604.c
(2)Q |
Drilling/Completion Operations | Form: (02A ) 401151285 12/27/2016 | Lighting abatement measures shall be implemented, including the installation lighting
shield devices on all of the more conspicuous lights and low density sodium lighting
where practicable. |
Interim Reclamation | Form: (02A ) 401151285 12/27/2016 | BOPE for well servicing operations. Adequate BOP equipment shall be used. Stabbing
valves shall be installed in the event of reverse circulation and shall be prior tested
with low and high pressure fluid. |
Final Reclamation | Form: (02A ) 401151285 12/27/2016 | Within 90-day subsequent to the time of plugging and abandonment of the entire site,
superfluous debris and equipment shall be removed from the site. |
Final Reclamation | Form: (02A ) 401151285 12/27/2016 | P&A’d wells shall be identified pursuant to 319.a.(5). |